Description
A fun and vibrant salad featuring mozzarella skulls, perfect for Halloween gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups arugula
- 2 cups kale
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup heirloom cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup sliced shiitake or cremini mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 8 ounces fresh buffalo mozzarella
- 1/4 cup roasted pumpkin seeds
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the greens; place in a large serving bowl.
- Slice the heirloom tomatoes in half and sprinkle them over the salad.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté sliced mushrooms until golden brown for about 5-7 minutes, adding minced garlic in the last minute.
- Toss the sautéed mushrooms over the greens and tomatoes.
- Cut buffalo mozzarella into skull shapes and place them on top of the salad.
- Drizzle with the dressing and sprinkle pumpkin seeds on top before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider substituting other leafy greens or adding a hint of Dijon mustard to the dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Halloween salad, mozzarella skulls, festive salad, easy recipes, autumn dishes