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Eyeball Pasta Salad

Delicious Eyeball Pasta Salad to Spook Up Your Halloween Party

This Eyeball Pasta Salad is a festive and playful dish perfect for Halloween gatherings, featuring vibrant colors and creepy mozzarella eyeballs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 200 g Rotini or fusilli pasta Can use gluten-free pasta.
For the Eyeballs
  • 150 g Mini mozzarella balls Mozzarella pearls are a great alternative.
  • 1 unit Black olives Sliced into rounds.
For the Veggies
  • 150 g Cherry tomatoes Grape tomatoes can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 unit Cucumber Diced.
  • 1 unit Red bell pepper
  • 1 unit Yellow bell pepper
  • 50 g Black olives Sliced.
  • 50 g Green olives
  • 20 g Fresh basil leaves Chopped.
For the Dressing
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil Avocado oil is a lovely alternative.
  • 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar Red wine vinegar works well too.
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning Can use individual herbs.
  • Salt and pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • mixing bowl
  • cutting board
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Prepare mozzarella eyeballs by placing mozzarella balls on a cutting board and securing olive slices on each for pupils.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, and black olives, and gently mix.
  4. Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and Italian seasoning in a small bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle over the salad and toss.
  5. Place mozzarella eyeballs on top of the salad and sprinkle with fresh basil leaves.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, add basil just before serving, and chill the salad for enhanced flavor. Consider adding proteins like chicken for additional heartiness.

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