Description
Halloween Eyeball Pasta Salad is a whimsical dish that combines fun and flavor, perfect for your spooky celebrations. This vibrant pasta salad features rotini pasta adorned with mozzarella ‘eyeballs’ and black olive pupils, creating a playful yet delicious centerpiece for your Halloween gatherings. Easy to prepare and visually striking, it will have your guests laughing as they dig into this delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (small)
- 1/2 cup black olives, halved
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water for about 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, press half of a black olive into each mozzarella ball to create 'eyeballs.'
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, basil, mozzarella eyeballs, salt, pepper, and Italian dressing. Toss gently until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled with additional basil or Parmesan garnish if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For a twist, substitute mozzarella with feta cheese or add diced bell peppers for extra crunch. Fresh ingredients make a significant difference in flavor; opt for ripe tomatoes and fresh herbs.