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Eyeball Pasta Salad

Spooky Eyeball Pasta Salad for a Fun Halloween Feast

This Eyeball Pasta Salad combines fun and flavor for an unforgettable Halloween dish.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 200 g Pasta (rotini or fusilli)
For the Eyeballs
  • 150 g Mini Mozzarella Balls
  • 1 Black Olive (sliced) to create 'pupils'
For the Veggies
  • Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 Cucumber (diced)
  • Bell Peppers (Red & Yellow, diced)
  • 50 g Black Olives (sliced)
  • 50 g Green Olives (sliced)
  • Fresh Basil (chopped)
For the Dressing
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Smaller bowl
  • whisk
  • Spoon
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Prepare mozzarella eyeballs by gently inserting a slice of black olive into each mini mozzarella ball. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine drained pasta, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and diced bell peppers. Add sliced olives and toss gently.
  4. In a smaller bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour over pasta and vegetables.
  5. Toss salad again to coat all ingredients with dressing. Arrange mozzarella eyeballs on top and sprinkle with fresh basil.
  6. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This dish is easy to adapt with different vegetables and dressings to suit personal preferences.

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