Halloween Antipasto Eyeballs Appetizer
Get ready to spook your guests with these Halloween Antipasto Eyeballs Appetizers! These fun, creepy finger foods are made with fresh mozzarella and olives, creating a hauntingly delightful dish that’s perfect for any Halloween gathering. With their eyeball-like appearance and delicious flavor, they make an impressive addition to your party spread. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, these appetizers can be served chilled on a platter or as part of a larger charcuterie board. Packed with protein and healthy fats, they offer a satisfying snack that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 (20 eyeballs) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ Cup olive oil
- 8 basil leaves (fresh)
- kosher or table salt (as needed)
- 10 Balls fresh mozzarella (bocconcini, ciliegine, “cherry sized”)
- 5 black olives (whole pitted, medium or large)
- ½ Pound chicken (sliced thinly)
- 1 ½ Ounces balsamic glaze
- 8 ½ Ounces sun dried tomatoes (packed in oil, julienne cut)
- flake salt (as needed)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the basil leaves.
- Slice the black olives in half to create pupils.
- Cut chicken into strips if necessary.
- In a bowl, combine mozzarella balls with olive oil and salt.
- Wrap each mozzarella ball with chicken, topping it with half an olive.
- Arrange on a serving platter, drizzle with balsamic glaze, and garnish with basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 eyeballs (60g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg