Description
Halloween Eyeball Pasta Salad is a whimsical dish that adds a spooky twist to your festive gatherings. With vibrant rotini pasta, creamy ranch dressing, and mozzarella eyeballs topped with black olive pupils, this salad is not only delicious but also a fun conversation starter. Perfect for entertaining, it combines playful presentation with flavors that will delight your guests. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or looking for a unique side dish, this recipe is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls
- ½ cup black olives, sliced
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and cool slightly.
- In a bowl, mix ranch dressing and garlic powder until combined. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella balls.
- Top each mozzarella ball with a slice of black olive to create 'eyeballs.'
- Drizzle the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently toss until well coated. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired.
- Serve on a platter garnished with fresh basil leaves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg