Halloween Pasta Salad
A vibrant and fun pasta salad that captures the spirit of Halloween with spooky ingredients like olives and mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (farfalle, rotini, or penne)
- 1 cup black olives, pitted
- 1 cup mini mozzarella balls or bocconcini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (orange and yellow recommended)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, torn
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare your vegetables: Chop the bell peppers into bite-sized pieces, halve the cherry tomatoes, and slice the black olives.
- Mix the salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, olives, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella balls. Gently toss to mix.
- Dress it up: Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad. Toss gently to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil: Tear basil leaves and sprinkle them over the top.
Notes
Feel free to add grilled chicken or chickpeas for protein. Experiment with different herbs or dressings for unique flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Halloween, Pasta Salad, Vegetarian, Spooky, Holiday Cooking