Description
Discover the vibrant UpChuckin’ Pumpkin Loaded Pasta Salad, a delightful dish that perfectly captures the essence of fall. This colorful pasta salad is not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavors from roasted red peppers, olives, and tender chicken. It’s a fantastic option for gatherings, from Halloween parties to casual family dinners. Best of all, this salad can be made ahead of time and served chilled, allowing you to enjoy the festivities without stress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz rotini pasta (multicolored vegetable recommended)
- 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 large cucumber (peeled and diced)
- 12 slices chopped chicken deli meat
- 10 chopped cheddar cheese sticks
- 1 cup thinly sliced turkey sausage sticks
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain thoroughly in a colander.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained pasta with diced roasted red peppers, yellow onion, black olives, cucumber, chopped chicken deli meat, cheddar cheese sticks, and turkey sausage sticks.
- Pour in Italian dressing and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Adjust dressing to taste.
- Transfer salad to a serving dish and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg