UpChuckin’ Pumpkin Loaded Pasta Salad
UpChuckin’ Pumpkin Loaded Pasta Salad is a vibrant and hearty dish that brings festive flavors to any gathering. Perfect for Halloween parties, potlucks, or casual get-togethers, this colorful pasta salad features rotini pasta tossed with fresh vegetables and savory turkey sausage, all drizzled with zesty Italian dressing. Its eye-catching presentation in a hollowed-out pumpkin adds a seasonal touch that will impress your guests. Easy to prepare and made in advance, this salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser, bringing together delightful tastes and textures in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 6 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 16 oz Rotini pasta
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers (diced)
- 1/2 yellow onion (diced)
- 1/2 large cucumber (peeled and diced)
- 10 Frigo Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese sticks (chopped)
- 1 cup sliced Old Wisconsin Turkey Sausage Sticks
- 1/2–3/4 cup Italian Dressing
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot. Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with roasted red peppers, yellow onion, cucumber, cheddar cheese sticks, and turkey sausage.
- Pour Italian dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Transfer the salad to a serving dish, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, cover with plastic wrap, and chill until ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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