Description
Halloween Eyeball Pasta Salad is a fun and spooky dish that will be the highlight of your Halloween festivities. This playful recipe features rotini pasta tossed with vibrant cherry tomatoes and fresh basil, topped with whimsical mozzarella eyeballs that will delight both kids and adults. The addition of balsamic glaze adds a touch of elegance, making it perfect for parties or a festive family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz small mozzarella balls
- 8 pitted black olives, sliced
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and cool.
- Whisk together olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl for the dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, and basil. Pour dressing over and toss gently to coat.
- Create eyeballs by placing an olive slice on top of each mozzarella ball.
- Gently fold mozzarella eyeballs into the pasta salad.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the salad before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg