Spooky Halloween Pasta Salad
Get ready for a spook-tacular treat with this Spooky Halloween Pasta Salad! Bursting with vibrant colors and flavors, this fun dish features elbow macaroni, crunchy veggies, and a zesty dressing that will charm both kids and adults. Perfect for Halloween gatherings, it’s quick to prepare and visually stunning, making it the highlight of your festive table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers (orange and yellow)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni in boiling salted water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While pasta cools, chop cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and slice black olives.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with chopped veggies. Drizzle dressing over the top and toss gently to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://carmenrecipes.com/spooky-halloween-pasta-salad-recipe/