Description
Get ready to impress your guests with a twist on a classic dish—Eyeball Pasta Salad! This spooky yet scrumptious salad features mozzarella eyeballs that will have everyone talking at your next Halloween gathering. Vibrantly colored vegetables and creamy mozzarella blend seamlessly, creating a delightful dish that’s both fun and delicious. Whether you’re hosting a themed party or simply want to try something unique, this creepy pasta salad is easy to make and sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g rotini or fusilli pasta
- 150g mini mozzarella balls
- 1 black olive (sliced)
- Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (diced)
- 50g black olives (sliced)
- Fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and rinse under cold water.
- Create eyeballs by placing a slice of black olive on each mini mozzarella ball.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, diced cucumber, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and olives.
- Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; pour over the salad and toss well.
- Garnish with chopped basil and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg