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Eyeball Pasta Salad

This Eyeball Pasta Salad combines fresh ingredients with creepy mozzarella eyeballs, making it a fun and delicious dish for gatherings, especially around Halloween.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Base Ingredients
  • 2 cups rotini pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
  • 1 cup black olives, halved
Eyeball Ingredients
  • 1 cup mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
  • Olive oil (for dressing)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Green onions (for garnish)
  • Optional: food coloring for an extra ‘creepy’ effect

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add your rotini pasta. Cook according to the package instructions until al dente (usually around 8-10 minutes).
  2. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.
Prepare the Eyeballs
  1. While your pasta is cooling, take your mozzarella balls and place them in a bowl.
  2. To create the 'eyeballs,' insert a sliver of olive (or black olive halves) into each mozzarella ball.
Mix the Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced bell pepper, and black olives.
  2. Drizzle olive oil over the entire mixture and mix gently.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste—don’t forget to adjust as needed!
Assemble and Serve
  1. Gently fold in your mozzarella eyeballs.
  2. For an extra touch, sprinkle some chopped green onions on top as garnish.
  3. You can also add a few drops of green or red food coloring for that additional spooky effect if you dare!
Time to Feast
  1. Serve this concoction in a large bowl or individual cups for a fun, personalized touch.
  2. Sit back, watch your guests react, and enjoy the flavors of this delicious Eyeball Pasta Salad!

Notes

For even more flair, consider adding some grape-sized balls of melon as 'screaming' eyeballs next to your mozzarella ones! If you're cooking this ahead of time, keep the mozzarella eyeballs separate until just before serving to maintain their fresh appearance. A little extra seasoning can work wonders.