Description
A whimsical appetizer featuring creamy mozzarella wrapped in savory salami with black olive ‘pupils’. Perfect for gatherings and festive occasions.
Ingredients
- Fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- Thinly sliced salami (Genoa or pepperoni)
- Pitted black olives
- Fresh herbs (such as basil or parsley)
Instructions
- Drain the mozzarella balls and let them dry in a bowl.
- Wrap each mozzarella ball with a slice of salami, securing with a toothpick if necessary.
- Slice pitted olives in half and place one half on top of each ball to resemble an eyeball.
- Garnish with fresh herbs around the platter.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve on a festive platter for everyone to enjoy.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Optionally, substitute mozzarella with feta or salami with prosciutto for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: appetizer, mozzarella, salami, party food, finger food