Halloween Pasta Salad

Salad serving in a white bowl with pumpkin and skeletons on the side.

This Halloween Pasta Salad is a fantastic way to celebrate the season with a dash of spooky feel.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: internationnal

Keyword: halloween, pasta salad

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 12

Total Time: 32

Servings:

Calories: 286kcal

Author: Sophie Viau

Ingredients

Pasta:

1 package 16 ounce black bean pasta spaghetti or regular spaghetti with black food coloring

Salad:

1 orange bell pepper or 1 red bell pepper
¼ cup red cabbage grated
2 green onions
¼ cup black olives pitted and sliced
2 cheese strings sliced into tiny "eyeballs"

Dressing for a quick salad you can also use Italian dressing

¼ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
1 ½ teaspoons black pepper adjust to taste
Optional: parmesan cheese fresh basil.

Instructions

Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, add the black bean spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions. Usually, it takes about 7-9 minutes. Be careful not to overcook it; you want the pasta to be al dente. Once cooked, drain and rinse it under cold water to cool and prevent it from sticking.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare your vegetables,cut the bell pepper and green onion in small pieces and grate the red cabbage. ( if you have a small cookie cutters in a shape of a start you can use it to cut the bell pepper)
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Taste the dressing and adjust the salt and pepper to your liking. The dressing should be well-balanced with a hint of tanginess and a touch of saltiness.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled cooked pasta, bell peppers, green onions and grated red cabbage.
Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the cheese string into thick rounds, which will serve as the whites of your eyes. Next, employ a metal straw or any small, circular object to create a hole in the center of each cheese round. Finally, nestle a slice of small black olive in the midst of each cheese disc to craft a hauntingly spooky pupil.
Refrigerate the Halloween Pasta Salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together and make it even more delicious.
Serve your spooky pasta salad in a festive Halloween-themed large bowl or serving dish.

Notes

Storage

To ensure your Halloween Pasta Salad remains fresh and safe for consumption, proper storage is essential. Here are some guidelines for storing this salad:

Refrigeration:

Place the salad in an airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator to keep it cool, this pasta salad can typically be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.

Avoid Freezing:

It's not recommended to freeze this pasta salad as the texture of the vegetables and dressing may change upon thawing.

Dressing Refresh:

When serving leftovers, you might find that the pasta salad has absorbed some of the dressing and become drier. To refresh the flavors, you can make a little extra dressing (olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper) and toss it with the salad just before serving.

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