Eyeball Pasta Salad – Creepy Yet Delightful Mozzarella Eyeballs
This Eyeball Pasta Salad features creepy mozzarella eyeballs, perfect for Halloween or themed parties.
Equipment
- large bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
Pasta Salad Ingredients
- 200 g pasta (rotini or fusilli)
- 150 g mini mozzarella balls
- 1 unit black olive sliced into rounds
- 1 unit cucumber diced
- 1 unit red bell pepper diced
- 1 unit yellow bell pepper diced
- 50 g black olives sliced
- 50 g green olives sliced
- fresh basil leaves chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside in a large bowl.
- To create the 'eyeballs,' insert a piece of black olive onto each mini mozzarella ball to resemble a pupil. Arrange them on top of the pasta.
- Add the diced cucumber, red and yellow bell peppers, cherry tomato halves, and both types of olive slices into the bowl with the pasta. Give it a good mix to combine everything.
- For the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad and toss until all the ingredients are well-coated.
- Sprinkle the chopped fresh basil over the salad for a burst of color and flavor. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Notes
This salad is perfect for Halloween and adds a spooky twist to your meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 8mg
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