Spooky Salami Eyeball Skewers
These spooky and delicious Salami Eyeball Skewers are the perfect no-cook Halloween appetizer. Mozzarella balls, olives, salami, and red bell pepper are transformed into creepy eyeballs on skewers that are as fun as they are tasty. A guaranteed hit for Halloween parties!
Equipment
- Skewers wooden or metal, about 6–8 inches long
- Small knife or melon baller for carving mozzarella
Ingredients
- 1 cup small fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
- 4 oz thick pepperoni or salami stick
- 1 handful thin pre-sliced pepperoni or salami
- 2 tbsp Kalamata or black olives, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into small wedge pieces
- Skewers
Instructions
- Using a small knife, carefully scoop out a small indent in each mozzarella ball.
- Press a pinch of finely chopped olives into each indent to form the 'pupil'.
- Slice the thick salami or pepperoni stick into ½–¾-inch chunks. Cut bell pepper into small wedges.
- Assemble each skewer: start with a bell pepper piece, add a thick salami chunk, then one mozzarella eyeball, followed by another salami chunk. Add folded slices of thin pepperoni and an extra mozzarella ball at the base for stability.
- Arrange skewers on a platter, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Assemble ahead of time and chill until serving. Try using pimiento-stuffed olives for an even creepier 'bloodshot' look.