Halloween Pasta Salad
A spooktacular twist on a classic pasta salad, featuring colorful ingredients perfect for Halloween festivities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Pasta (Rotini or Fusilli)
- 1 cup Black Olives, sliced
- 1 cup Mini Mozzarella Balls
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Bell Peppers (Red, Orange, or Yellow), chopped
- 1/2 cup Fresh Basil or Spinach, torn
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Drain and rinse the pasta under cool water to stop the cooking process.
- Prepare your olives and cherry tomatoes by slicing them, and chop the bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix together the drained pasta, olives, mozzarella, tomatoes, and bell peppers in a large mixing bowl.
- Make the dressing by drizzling olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Notes
Serve in festive bowls and consider adding pumpkin or bat-shaped tortilla chips on the side for a spooky touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Halloween, Pasta Salad, Festive Recipe, Vegetarian