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Eyeball Pasta Salad

Eyeball Pasta Salad That Makes Meals Fun and Delicious

Eyeball Pasta Salad is a whimsical dish with rotini and mozzarella eyeballs, loaded with veggies and ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta

  • 200 g rotini or fusilli works best for flavor

For the Eyeballs

  • 150 g mini mozzarella balls creamy texture
  • 1 piece black olive sliced into rounds

For the Veggies

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 piece cucumber diced
  • 1 piece red bell pepper diced
  • 1 piece yellow bell pepper diced
  • 50 g black olives sliced
  • 50 g green olives sliced

For the Dressing

  • 3 tablespoon olive oil enhances flavor
  • 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar adds tangy sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning herbal goodness
  • salt and pepper to taste

For Garnishing

  • 1 bunch fresh basil leaves chopped

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Boil a large pot of salted water over high heat. Add the rotini or fusilli and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Slice the black olive into rounds and press one slice onto each mozzarella ball to create eyeballs. Arrange on the cooled pasta.
  • Dice cucumber, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Toss all veggies and olives with the pasta.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, and seasoning to taste.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad mix and gently toss to ensure everything is well-coated.
  • Sprinkle chopped basil leaves on top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

This salad is fun, easy to prepare and packed with nutrients. Great for gatherings or a quirky dinner.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 370mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword Eyeball Pasta Salad, family meal, fun salad, pasta salad, Quick Recipe, vegetable salad
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