Halloween Antipasto Eyeballs Appetizer
Halloween Antipasto Eyeballs Appetizer is a visually striking and delicious finger food perfect for your spooky gatherings. These playful appetizers feature creamy mozzarella balls topped with briny black olives, all wrapped in flavorful chicken slices for an enticing twist. Not only are they easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, but they also make for a fun conversation starter at any Halloween party. Serve them on a dark platter alongside colorful garnishes like sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil, creating an eye-catching display that will impress your guests and delight kids alike.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 5 people 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 8 fresh basil leaves
- 10 balls of fresh mozzarella (bocconcini or ciliegine)
- 5 whole black olives (pitted)
- ½ pound sliced chicken breast
- 1½ ounces balsamic glaze
- 8½ ounces sun-dried tomatoes (julienne cut)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by rinsing basil leaves and patting them dry.
- Slice a small piece off one end of each mozzarella ball to create a flat base. Place an olive on top to form the 'pupil.'
- Cut chicken into strips that can wrap around the mozzarella balls and encase each ball with a piece of chicken.
- Drizzle assembled eyeballs with olive oil and balsamic glaze, then sprinkle with fresh basil.
- Arrange on a platter with sun-dried tomatoes for garnish, chilling before serving enhances flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 eyeballs (80g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg