Ah, Halloween. The only time of year when you want something creepy and slimy to also be delicious. This easy pasta salad recipe is all dressed up for Halloween and ready to be a side dish at your spooktacular party.
See how you can serve up this bowl full of bat wings and eyeballs and actually have guests going back for more. In only about 20 minutes, make this recipe for pasta salad that’s both delicious and creepy enough for the scariest of soirées!
Creepy Halloween Pasta Salad Recipe
You can’t go wrong with a good pasta salad. Whether you’re serving food at a party or bringing a side dish as a guest, this Halloween pasta salad is a great recipe to save.
By combining the right colors and shapes, you can turn a popular side dish into a ghoulish delight. I’m ready for a good Halloween party, how about you?!
Halloween Pasta Salad Ingredients
Exact measurements are in the recipe card below.
For the pasta:
- Box of farfalle pasta
- Black food coloring
- Water
For the pasta salad:
- Orange bell pepper
- Mozzarella balls
- Shelled edamame
- Italian dressing
- Red onion
- Black olives
How to make the Bat Wing Pasta Salad
Follow the instructions on the pasta package for optimal preparation.
Rinse the cooked pasta under cold water until completely cool.
Fill a pan or bowl with the cooked pasta and just enough water to cover.
Add black food coloring and stir until well combined. Soak the pasta for 5 minutes, stirring frequently to distribute the color.
Cut the pepper into star shapes and chop the onions.
Rinse the colored pasta under cold water in a strainer until the water runs clear.
Place the colored pasta in a bowl and toss with the remaining salad ingredients.
Use the mozzarella balls and olives to make “eyes” on the top of the salad.
Serve and enjoy.
Halloween Pasta Salad Recipe Notes and FAQ
What is a pasta salad?
A pasta salad is an easy, light dish that is typically served at a gathering as a side. It’s made with pasta, veggies, and tossed in a light dressing.
What is a Halloween pasta salad?
Halloween pasta salad is simply pasta salad dressed up for Halloween. Dye the noodles a dark color, cut up the veggies into spooky shapes, and create eyeballs with cheese and olives. Get creative to make your dish as creepy as possible.
What are some directions to make the perfect pasta salad?
To make the perfect pasta salad, there are two key ingredients that must be present. First is an Italian dressing like olive oil and vinegar or lemon juice. Second is any type of fresh vegetables. The vegetables can be cooked or raw, but it is important that they are chopped into small pieces. It is optional to include any type of meat for a nice contrast in texture.
Can I use a different type of pasta?
You can use whichever type of pasta you like. The bowtie farfalle pasta is fun because it looks like bat wings, giving it a little extra Halloween vibe.
Halloween Pasta Salad Recipe
Pasta salad dressed up for Halloween! A spooky side dish for your trick or treat events.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 1 (16 ounce) box farfalle pasta
- Black Food coloring
- Water
Salad
- 1 orange bell pepper, cut into stars
- 1 cup marinated mozzarella balls
- 1 cup shelled edamame, cooked and cooled
- ½ cup Italian dressing
- ¼ cup red onion, chopped
- ¼ cup black olives
Instructions
- Prepare pasta according to package instructions.
- Run cooked pasta under cold water until completely cooled.
- Fill a pan or bowl with cooked and rinsed pasta and just enough water to cover.
- Add black food coloring and stir to combine well. Soak the pasta for 5 minutes, stirring frequently to distribute the color.
- Place the colored pasta in a strainer and rinse well until the water runs clear.
- Put colored pasta in a bowl and toss with the remaining ingredients. Use the mozzarella balls and olives to make "eyes" on top of the salad.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 122Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 267mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 5g
Nutrition facts are an estimate only.
More Recipes to Make for a Halloween Party
- Pudding brains
- Bat sugar cookies
- Creepy clown cupcakes
- Moldy banana muffins
- Butternut squash bat soup
- Bat buttercream board
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Sarah L Phillips
Thursday 23rd of September 2021
This is super creative and perfect for Halloween! I love it! Thanks for sharing :)
Jennifer
Saturday 25th of September 2021
Thank you so much! So glad you like it! :)