Halloween Pasta Salad
A vibrant and spooky pasta salad perfect for Halloween gatherings, combining colorful pasta, olives, and mozzarella with festive twists.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of pasta (rotini, farfalle, or ghost shapes)
- 1 cup of black olives, pitted and sliced
- 8 ounces of fresh mozzarella balls, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup Italian dressing
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prep the veggies by dicing the bell pepper and slicing the olives. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Combine the cooled pasta, olives, mozzarella, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes in a large mixing bowl. Toss gently to combine.
- Dress the salad with Italian dressing, mixing until well-coated.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve it with a quick stir, garnished with parsley, in a festive bowl or a carved pumpkin.
Notes
Prepare a day in advance for best flavors. This salad can be made vegan by omitting cheese and using a vegan dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Halloween, pasta salad, festive recipe, vegetarian, fall recipes