Description
A festive and spooky pasta salad featuring mozzarella ‘eyeballs’ and zesty Italian dressing. Perfect as a savory side dish for Halloween parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup mozzarella pearls
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup green onion, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, diced red bell pepper, sliced green onions, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the pasta and vegetables, tossing gently to coat evenly.
- Pat mozzarella pearls dry with a paper towel.
- Press a small slice of black olive into the center of each mozzarella pearl to create an eyeball.
- Gently fold the mozzarella eyeballs into the pasta salad, ensuring they remain intact.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling/Mixing
- Cuisine: American