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Spooky Eyeball Pasta Salad

Spooky Eyeball Pasta Salad for a Fun Halloween Treat

This Spooky Eyeball Pasta Salad is a playful twist on traditional salads, perfect for Halloween celebrations.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 200 g Rotini or Fusilli Opt for gluten-free pasta for those with dietary restrictions.
For the Eyeballs
  • 150 g Mini Mozzarella Balls If unavailable, mozzarella pearls work just as well.
  • 1 Black Olive Sliced into rounds to act as pupils for the mozzarella eyeballs.
For the Vegetables
  • 150 g Cherry Tomatoes Halved; grape tomatoes can be a delightful substitute.
  • 1 Cucumber Diced; zucchini can be a refreshing alternative.
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper Diced; yellow or orange bell peppers also work.
  • 1 Yellow Bell Pepper Diced.
  • 50 g Black Olives Sliced; green olives offer a lighter option.
  • 50 g Green Olives Sliced.
  • 20 g Fresh Basil Leaves Chopped; mint could be a surprising replacement.
For the Dressing
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil Consider avocado oil for a different take.
  • 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar Red wine vinegar is an excellent substitute.
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning Can be replaced with individual herbs like oregano.
  • Salt & Pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • mixing bowl
  • Small bowl
  • whisk
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 200g of rotini or fusilli, cooking for 8-10 minutes until al dente.
  2. While the pasta cools, take 150g of mini mozzarella balls and slice one black olive into rounds for each mozzarella ball.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with 1 diced cucumber, 150g halved cherry tomatoes, and 1 each of diced red and yellow bell peppers.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning.
  5. Carefully pour the dressing over the combined ingredients in the mixing bowl and toss gently to coat.
  6. Finally, place the prepared mozzarella eyeballs atop the mixed pasta salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Refrigerating the salad for at least 30 minutes helps flavors blend beautifully.

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