UpChuckin’ Pumpkin Loaded Pasta Salad
UpChuckin’ Pumpkin Loaded Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that captures the essence of fall gatherings. This delightful pasta salad features a colorful array of ingredients, including roasted red peppers, olives, and turkey sausage, all tossed in zesty Italian dressing. Served in a hollowed-out pie pumpkin, it adds a festive flair to any table setting. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress your guests with its delicious taste and stunning presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 16 oz box Rotini pasta (multicolored vegetable)
- 1/2–3/4 cup Italian Dressing
- 1/2 cup diced roasted red peppers
- 1/2 diced yellow onion
- 2 oz can sliced black olives
- 1/2 peeled and diced cucumber
- 12 slices chopped turkey ham
- 10 chopped cheddar cheese sticks
- 1 cup sliced turkey sausage sticks
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Small pie pumpkin (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with roasted red peppers, yellow onion, black olives, cucumber, turkey ham, cheddar cheese sticks, and turkey sausage sticks.
- Pour Italian dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve in your chosen dish or the hollowed-out pie pumpkin. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and chill before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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