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Eyeball Pasta Salad

Creepy Good Eyeball Pasta Salad for Your Halloween Bash

Delightful Eyeball Pasta Salad perfect for Halloween festivities.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 200 g Pasta (rotini or fusilli) Substitute with gluten-free pasta if desired.
  • 150 g Mini Mozzarella Balls Use bocconcini for larger eyeballs.
  • 1 Black Olive Sliced into rounds for mozzarella eyeballs.
  • 50 g Black Olives Adds brininess to the salad.
  • 50 g Green Olives For added flavor and texture.
  • 1 Cucumber Diced for crunch.
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper Diced for sweetness and color.
  • 1 Yellow Bell Pepper Diced, complements red bell pepper.
  • Cherry Tomatoes Cut in half for garnish.
  • Fresh Basil Leaves Provides flavor and color.
For the Dressing
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil Richness for dressing.
  • 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar Adds tanginess.
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning Infuses Italian flavor.
  • Salt and Pepper Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • Toothpicks

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water, add the pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Prepare the mozzarella eyeballs by slicing the black olive into rounds and pressing onto each mini mozzarella ball.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced bell peppers, and all sliced olives, tossing gently.
  4. Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and Italian seasoning with salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  5. Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables, tossing well to coat everything evenly.
  6. Arrange the mozzarella eyeballs on top, sprinkle with fresh basil, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Rinse the pasta thoroughly after boiling to avoid clumping. Customize the dressing with fresh herbs as desired.

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