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Eyeball Pasta Salad – Creepy pasta salad

Creepy Eyeball Pasta Salad for Fun Halloween Gatherings

Enjoy a fun and colorful Eyeball Pasta Salad that's perfect for Halloween gatherings!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 200 g Rotini or Fusilli
For the Eyeballs
  • 150 g Mini Mozzarella Balls substitute with bocconcini if preferred
  • 1 Black Olive sliced into rounds
For the Salad
  • 1 Cucumber diced
  • 200 g Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 Yellow Bell Pepper diced
  • 50 g Black Olives sliced
  • 50 g Green Olives sliced
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves chopped
For the Dressing
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • whisk
  • Airtight container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 200g of rotini or fusilli and cook for 8–10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Create the mozzarella eyeballs by pressing a sliced black olive onto each 150g of mini mozzarella balls.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red and yellow bell peppers, and olives, mixing gently.
  4. Whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture, tossing gently to coat evenly.
  6. Garnish with mozzarella eyeballs and sprinkle with fresh basil leaves.
  7. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Ensure pasta is cooked al dente and donor skip the chilling step for enhanced flavors. Use colorful vegetables for visual appeal.

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