Scary Spiral Pasta Salad
This colorful, playful pasta salad recipe is perfect for a Halloween potluck or party. Despite its scary appearance, it’s packed with delicious flavor thanks to the olives, mozzarella, pepperoni and Italian dressing.
16 Serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 (16 oz.) pkgs. Schnucks rotini pasta
- 1 tsp. black or purple gel food coloring
- 1 (6 oz.) can Schnucks large pitted black olives
- 1 tsp. red gel food coloring (or beet juice)
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 1 cup thinly sliced pepperoni
- 1 cup Schnucks Italian salad dressing
Instructions
- In a pot, add rotini and black food coloring; cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water and transfer to a large bowl.
- Meanwhile, stuff each olive with a mozzarella pearl to make “eyeballs.”
- With a paring knife, shape cauliflower florets into “brains” with rounded edges and a stem. In a medium bowl, stir together red food coloring and 2 cups water. Add florets; let stand until color is absorbed, about 2 minutes. Drain.
- Gently stir stuffed olives, cauliflower, pepperoni and Italian dressing into pasta until well combined. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
Make your own black food coloring by combining red, green and blue dyes in equal amounts. You will likely need to add extra drops of red and green to reach a true black.
Nutrition Facts
230 Calories Per ServingFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 450mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 5gSugars: 5gProtein: 11gActual nutritional values may vary depending on specific ingredients used and/or modifications to the recipe