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Cucumber slices carved to look like skulls are arranged on a white plate, sprinkled with red pepper flakes for a healthy twist. Plastic black spiders surround these festive bites, making them perfect for Halloween-themed food recipes.
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Halloween Side Dish

Cucumber slices shaped into skulls and topped with a simple, spicy dressing.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: halloween platter, halloween salad
Servings: 3 people
Author: Sine Siemkowicz

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cucumber English
  • 5 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
  • sea salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Slice the cucumber finely.
  • Shape the slices into skulls using a metal straw for the eyes.
  • Use a sharp knife to shape a symmetrical indent for the jaw.
  • Cut out teeth with two small v-shaped incisions.
  • Place the cucumber slices on a plate.
  • Top generously with sea salt for 15-20 minutes to extract the moisture.
  • Wash the salt off the skulls and pat them dry with a paper towel.
  • Mix the rice vinegar, honey, chili flakes, sea salt, and pepper for the dressing in a small bowl.
  • Top the cucumber skulls with the dressing and allow to soak for 30 minutes.
  • Serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 33kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.2mg