Description
Halloween Eyeball Pasta Salad is a whimsical and delicious dish that will elevate your spooky gatherings. Featuring colorful rotini pasta, creamy mozzarella eyeballs, and zesty Italian dressing, this salad is not only visually striking but also packed with flavor. Perfect for Halloween parties or family dinners, it’s sure to impress both kids and adults alike. Delight your guests with this fun and festive creation that combines creativity with culinary charm!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
Instructions
- Cook the rotini in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the olives.
- Create mozzarella eyeballs by placing an olive slice on each mozzarella ball.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, chopped basil, and mozzarella eyeballs.
- Drizzle Italian dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg