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Eyeball Pasta Salad

Creepy Delicious Eyeball Pasta Salad for Halloween Fun

This Eyeball Pasta Salad combines a playful presentation with fresh ingredients, making it a perfect 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: Vegetarian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Salad
  • 200 g rotini or fusilli pasta Feel free to use any short pasta shape.
  • 150 g mini mozzarella balls Substitute with tofu balls for a vegan option.
  • 1 black olive Sliced into rounds, acts as the pupil for the mozzarella eyeballs.
  • cherry tomatoes Sliced in half, adds vibrant color and sweetness.
  • 1 cucumber Diced, contributes a refreshing crunch.
  • 1 red bell pepper Diced, introduces color and sweetness.
  • 1 yellow bell pepper Diced, adds color and sweetness.
  • 50 g black olives Sliced, offers additional flavor and texture.
  • 50 g green olives Sliced, adds a tangy balance.
  • fresh basil leaves Chopped, elevates flavor and presentation.
For the Dressing
  • 3 tbsp olive oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar Red wine vinegar can be used if preferred.
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning No substitutions recommended.
  • Salt and pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • cutting board

Method
 

Cooking and Assembling
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and add the pasta. Cook according to package directions, about 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. While the pasta cools, prepare the mozzarella eyeballs by pressing olive rounds onto each mozzarella ball.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced bell peppers, sliced black olives, and sliced green olives. Toss gently.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss until well coated.
  6. Top the salad with mozzarella eyeballs and sprinkle with chopped basil. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  7. After chilling, gently toss before serving cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Chill thoroughly for best flavor. Adjust seasonings to taste and customize ingredients based on your preferences.

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