Description
Transform your Halloween gathering with this spooky yet delightful Halloween Eyeball Pasta Salad. Featuring creamy pasta, fresh vegetables, and eye-catching mozzarella “eyeballs,” this dish is a playful addition to any festive menu. Its vibrant colors and fun presentation will not only tantalize your taste buds but also make it a conversation starter at your party. Perfect for potlucks or family dinners, this creepy creation is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced (pitted)
- 8 oz mini mozzarella balls
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, chop cherry tomatoes and cucumber into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Once cool, add the pasta to the bowl with the vegetables and toss gently.
- Create 'eyeballs' by placing a slice of black olive on each mozzarella ball, then arrange them on top of the salad.
- Drizzle Italian dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - Use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor and texture. - For added crunch and color, consider including bell peppers or carrots. - To make it kid-friendly, involve children in assembling their “eyeballs” on top of the salad.