Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (fusilli or rotini work well)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers (orange, yellow, and green), diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Optional: candy eyeballs or edible spiders for decoration
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Prepare the Vegetables: While the pasta cooks, chop the cherry tomatoes, olives, bell peppers, and red onion.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, tomatoes, olives, bell peppers, red onion, and mozzarella cheese.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the Italian dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
- Add Fresh Herbs: Gently fold in the chopped basil.
- Chill: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Decorate: Before serving, add candy eyeballs or edible spiders on top for a spooky touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 6g