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Best Halloween Pasta Salad Recipe (Easy, Step-by-Step)

Make Halloween Pasta Salad with pantry staples, clear cues, and flexible swaps.
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 12 oz tri-color rotini pasta orange, green, purple if available
  • 1 cup black olives whole and sliced for 'eyeballs'
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes some cut in half, some whole for 'eyeballs'
  • 1 cup mozzarella balls mini bocconcini, to pair with olives for eyes
  • 1 cup diced cheddar cheese orange color for Halloween theme
  • 1/2 cup diced bell peppers orange and green
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing store-bought or homemade
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or basil chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, olives, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, cheddar cubes, bell peppers, and onion.
  • Toss with Italian dressing until evenly coated.
  • Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with parsley or basil.
  • For spooky touches: place sliced olives on mozzarella balls to make 'eyeballs,' and scatter throughout the salad.
  • Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.