Halloween Eyeball Pasta Salad
Halloween Eyeball Pasta Salad is a delightful and spooky dish that adds a playful twist to your holiday gatherings. Featuring creamy mozzarella balls transformed into eerie eyeballs, this vibrant salad combines delicious flavors with an eye-catching presentation. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s perfect for entertaining guests of all ages, making it a guaranteed hit at any Halloween party. Serve it as a fun centerpiece at your table, and watch your friends and family gasp in delight!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 16 oz mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- 10 black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in boiling salted water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cooks, halve the cherry tomatoes and set aside.
- Top each mozzarella ball with an olive slice to create 'eyeballs.'
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, and basil. Drizzle with Italian dressing and toss gently.
- Serve in a bowl and arrange mozzarella eyeballs on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg