UpChuckin’ Pumpkin Loaded Pasta Salad
UpChuckin’ Pumpkin Loaded Pasta Salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish perfect for any gathering. With its delightful mix of colorful vegetables, savory meats, and pasta, this salad shines at Halloween parties and family potlucks. The unique combination of roasted red peppers and various cheeses creates an irresistible taste that will keep guests coming back for more. Plus, with simple preparation steps, you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the festivities. This versatile salad can be customized to fit your preferences, making it a go-to recipe for all occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cold Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 16 oz rotini pasta (multicolored vegetable recommended)
- ½ – ¾ cup Italian dressing
- ½ cup roasted red peppers (diced)
- ½ yellow onion (diced)
- 2 oz can black olives (sliced)
- ½ large cucumber (peeled and diced)
- 12 slices Buddig Honey chicken ham (chopped)
- 10 Frigo Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese sticks (chopped)
- 1 cup Old Wisconsin Turkey Sausage Sticks (sliced thin)
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
- Small pie pumpkin (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain using a colander.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with roasted red peppers, onions, black olives, cucumber, chopped chicken ham, cheddar cheese sticks, and turkey sausage sticks.
- Drizzle with Italian dressing and toss gently to coat evenly. Taste and adjust dressing as needed.
- Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Chill until ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg