Description
Get ready to wow your guests with this Tempting Halloween Eyeball Pasta Salad! This playful dish features colorful rotini pasta, creamy mozzarella ‘eyeballs,’ and vibrant veggies, all tossed in a zesty dressing. Perfect for Halloween parties, potlucks, or cozy family dinners, this salad is sure to delight both kids and adults alike. Bring a cheerful yet spooky spirit to your table with this eye-catching and delicious recipe!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups rotini pasta (uncooked)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (small-sized)
- 1/2 cup black olives (sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, halve the cherry tomatoes and set aside with fresh basil leaves.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and sliced black olives. Toss gently.
- Drizzle Italian dressing over the salad mixture. For added tanginess, stir in balsamic vinegar and toss again until well coated.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving. Optionally, arrange additional mozzarella balls on top for a fun visual effect.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg