Halloween Eyeball Pasta Salad
Indulge in a frightfully delightful Halloween Eyeball Pasta Salad! This fun and spooky dish features vibrant pasta and mozzarella balls that look like eerie eyeballs, making it a showstopper at any Halloween gathering. With a perfect blend of flavors and textures, it’s sure to impress your guests while adding a touch of ghoulish charm to your festive table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (bite-sized)
- 1/2 cup black olives (sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While cooling, slice mozzarella balls in half horizontally and top each with a black olive slice to create 'eyeballs.'
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, and prepared mozzarella eyeballs. Gently mix.
- Drizzle Italian dressing over the salad and toss lightly until evenly coated.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Serve in a decorative bowl, adding extra olives for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Customize by adding diced bell peppers or grilled chicken for added flavor. For an extra spooky touch, use fresh basil leaves as “veins” on the mozzarella eyeballs. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.