Salad will never be the same once this guy shows up! Your plate becomes a playful little zombie face—complete with spiral “brains,” tomato “eyes,” and veggie “teeth.” It’s creepy, colorful, and so much fun to make that even the pickiest eaters will take a bite. Perfect for a Halloween lunch or a spooky side dish that adds a burst of fresh color to all your cheesy, saucy treats.
Ingredients (makes 2 servings): • 2 cups spiralized green squash • 4 grape tomatoes • 1 yellow squash, diced • 1 cup butternut squash, diced • 1 cup peppers and onions, julienned
Instructions: 1. Arrange the spiralized green squash on a plate as the zombie’s brains. 2. Place two grape tomatoes for eyes. 3. Use julienned peppers as lips or eyebrows—get creative! 4. Arrange diced butternut and yellow squash as teeth. 5. Optional: drizzle with your favorite dressing or pesto for some extra “ooze.”
🎃 Halloween Fact: Zombies have been part of folklore for centuries! The word comes from Haitian Creole, rooted in West African beliefs about spirits and resurrection—long before Hollywood turned them into hungry brain-eaters.
👻 Spooky Serving Idea: Serve your Zombie Salad on a black or green plate for extra contrast. Add a drizzle of raspberry vinaigrette or beet dressing for a “bloody” effect. Want to gross the kids out just a little? Mix in string cheese “worms” or olive “eyeballs.”
