Halloween Eyeball Pasta Salad that’s Creepy and Delicious!
A spooky and delicious Halloween-themed pasta salad that features eyeball-shaped mozzarella balls and a mix of colorful vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 cup mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, black olives, and chopped basil.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- For the eyeballs, use mozzarella balls and place a slice of black olive on top of each to resemble an eye.
- If desired, add a few drops of red food coloring to the salad for a bloody effect.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers for extra crunch.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Adjust the amount of dressing based on your preference.