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Halloween Pasta Salad Spooktacular: 1 Creepy Bite

Halloween Pasta Salad Spooktacular
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This Halloween Pasta Salad is a spooky and delicious side dish perfect for any Halloween gathering. It’s a vibrant, visually appealing salad that’s easy to make and a guaranteed hit with both kids and adults.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound pasta (rotini, fusilli, or penne work well)
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (orange or yellow for Halloween colors)
  • 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Optional: Black food coloring for spooky effect, candy eyeballs

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Add the cooked and cooled pasta to the dressing.
  4. Stir in celery, red onion, bell pepper, black olives, and parsley.
  5. If using, add a few drops of black food coloring and mix until evenly distributed for a spooky Halloween pasta salad look.
  6. Gently fold in candy eyeballs for an extra creepy touch.
  7. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld for your spooktacular Halloween pasta salad.
  8. Serve your Halloween pasta salad chilled.

Notes

  • For a creamier dressing, use all mayonnaise or a mix of mayonnaise and Greek yogurt.
  • Add other Halloween-themed ingredients like diced cheese cubes (cut into shapes), mini mozzarella balls, or cooked chopped chicken.
  • Adjust the amount of food coloring to achieve your desired level of spookiness for this Halloween pasta salad.
  • This Halloween pasta salad can be made a day in advance.

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