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Eyeball Pasta Salad

A spooky and fun pasta salad featuring mozzarella 'eyeballs' and a colorful mix of fresh vegetables, perfect for Halloween gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Halloween, Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Eyeballs
  • 200 g pasta (rotini or fusilli) Feel free to substitute with other pasta shapes.
  • 150 g mini mozzarella balls You'll need these for the eyeballs.
  • 1 piece black olive (sliced into rounds) Used to create the pupil of the eyeball.
Fresh Vegetables
  • 1 piece cucumber (diced) Adds crunch to the salad.
  • 1 piece red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 piece yellow bell pepper (diced)
  • 200 g cherry tomatoes (sliced in half)
  • 50 g black olives (sliced)
  • 50 g green olives (sliced)
  • 10 g fresh basil leaves (chopped) For garnish and flavor.
Dressing
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar You can substitute with other dressings.
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • to taste salt and pepper

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
  2. Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to cool.
Assembling
  1. Take each mini mozzarella ball and poke a black olive slice into it to create an eyeball. Place these on top of the pasta.
  2. Toss in the diced cucumber, both red and yellow bell peppers, halved cherry tomatoes, and olive slices into the pasta bowl. Mix well to combine everything evenly.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Drizzle it over your pasta mixture and toss until well-coated.
  4. Sprinkle chopped fresh basil over the salad for an added splash of color and flavor.
Chilling
  1. For the best taste, let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Enjoy with grilled chicken or as a side dish at gatherings.