Description
UpChuckin’ Pumpkin Loaded Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that perfectly captures the essence of fall. With a delightful blend of roasted red peppers, savory meats, and fresh vegetables, this pasta salad not only serves as a hearty meal but also adds a festive flair to any gathering or Halloween celebration. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s ideal for busy days or last-minute potlucks. The rich pumpkin flavor combined with the creamy cheeses and zesty Italian dressing creates an irresistible taste experience. Serve it chilled for the best flavor fusion and watch it become a favorite at your next family dinner or festive event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz rotini pasta (cooked)
- ½ cup Italian dressing
- ½ cup roasted red peppers (diced)
- ½ yellow onion (diced)
- 2 oz black olives (sliced)
- ½ cucumber (peeled and diced)
- 12 slices chopped chicken ham
- 10 chopped cheese sticks
- 1 cup thinly sliced turkey sausage sticks
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta in boiling water according to package directions. Drain.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta with diced roasted red peppers, onion, olives, cucumber, chicken ham, cheese sticks, and turkey sausage.
- Pour Italian dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more dressing.
- Transfer to a serving dish, top with Parmesan cheese, cover with plastic wrap, and chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg