Description
Get into the spirit of the season with this spooktacular Halloween caprese pasta salad recipe! This bewitching dish combines the classic flavors of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil with a black pasta and colorful carrot twist, making it the perfect side dish for any Halloween gathering.
Ingredients
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For the Pasta Salad
- 1 lb black penne (I used black bean penne but black rice penne will also work)
- 1 cup dark red cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces mozzarella pearls or balls
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
- 1 cup purple, orange, and white carrots, thinly sliced
For the Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon mustard
- Coarse salt, ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta to al dente according to box instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and chill until ready to use.
- Whisk together all ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl.
- In a large salad bowl, toss pasta together with dressing, tomatoes, mozzarella, carrots, and basil and
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with any extra fresh basil. Enjoy chilled!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian American
