UpChuckin’ Pumpkin Loaded Pasta Salad
UpChuckin’ Pumpkin Loaded Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that perfectly captures the essence of fall. Bursting with colorful veggies and tender rotini pasta, this salad is enhanced with the subtle sweetness of pumpkin, making it an ideal choice for any gathering. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or attending a potluck, this salad is easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests. With its delightful combination of textures and tastes, UpChuckin’ Pumpkin Loaded Pasta Salad is not only nourishing but also visually appealing, making it a festive addition to any autumn table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 16 oz rotini pasta (multicolored vegetable)
- 1/2–3/4 cup Italian dressing
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers (diced)
- 1/2 yellow onion (diced)
- 2 oz can black olives (sliced)
- 1/2 large cucumber (peeled and diced)
- 12 slices chopped Buddig Honey chicken
- 10 chopped Frigo Wisconsin Cheddar cheese sticks
- 1 cup thinly sliced Old Wisconsin turkey sausage sticks
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and allow to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with diced roasted red peppers, onion, black olives, cucumber, chicken, cheddar cheese sticks, and turkey sausage sticks.
- Pour in the Italian dressing and toss until well combined. Adjust dressing to taste.
- Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Chill before serving for enhanced flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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