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Halloween Pasta Salad

Halloween Pasta Salad Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz farfalle pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives
  • 4 oz fresh mozzarella pearls
  • 1/3 cup basil pesto
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt, plus a pinch of black pepper

Method
 

  1. Whisk pesto, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and green.
  2. Boil farfalle in salted water until al dente, drain, rinse under cold water, and drain well.
  3. Toss cooled pasta with tomatoes, olives, mozzarella, and dressing in a large bowl until evenly coated.
  4. Transfer to a serving dish, drizzle with balsamic glaze in a zigzag, and scatter extra olive slices on top. Serve right away.

Notes

This salad tastes great at room temperature right after tossing, and the flavors deepen if it sits for an hour. If you’re making it ahead, store the dressing separately and combine just before serving to keep the pasta from absorbing too much.