Description
Skewered Salami Eyeballs are a fun and tasty treat perfect for parties and gatherings, combining mozzarella, olives, and pepperoni for a delightful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Mozzarella Balls
- 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives, finely chopped
- 1 medium Red Bell Pepper, sliced into wedges
- 1 stick Pepperoni Stick, sliced into chunks and thin slices
- Skewers (Wooden or Metal)
Instructions
- Prepare the mozzarella balls by making small indents on one side of each ball.
- Add the olive eyes by loading the chopped kalamata olives into the indents in the mozzarella balls.
- Prepare the pepperoni by slicing it into chunks about 3/4 inch thick and thin slices for decoration.
- Slice the red bell pepper into small wedges.
- Assemble the skewers starting with a red bell pepper wedge, followed by pepperoni, a mozzarella ball with olives, and finish with thin slices of pepperoni.
- Chill and serve by refrigerating the skewers for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh ingredients and serve immediately after assembly for optimal flavor and presentation.
- To prevent sogginess, assemble no more than 6 hours before serving.
- Refrigerate assembled skewers for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavor melding.
- Consider adding other vegetables like cherry tomatoes for extra flair.
- Swap red bell pepper for jalapeño for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 skewers
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg