UpChuckin’ Pumpkin Loaded Pasta Salad
UpChuckin’ Pumpkin Loaded Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that captures the essence of autumn in every bite. This delightful pasta salad combines colorful rotini pasta with fresh vegetables, savory meats, and creamy Italian dressing, making it perfect for Halloween gatherings or cozy family dinners. Not only does it look stunning served in a hollowed-out pie pumpkin, but it’s also packed with nutrients, making it a guilt-free indulgence. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to fit any occasion, this loaded pasta salad will surely impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 16 oz multicolored rotini pasta
- 1/2 – 3/4 cup Italian dressing
- 1/2 cup diced roasted red peppers
- 1/2 diced yellow onion
- 2 oz sliced black olives
- 1/2 peeled and diced cucumber
- 12 slices chopped Buddig Honey chicken ham
- 10 chopped Frigo Wisconsin cheddar cheese sticks
- 1 cup thinly sliced Old Wisconsin turkey sausage sticks
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Small pie pumpkin (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain in a colander.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, diced vegetables, chopped meats, and cheese sticks. Toss gently.
- Pour in Italian dressing and mix until everything is evenly coated. Adjust dressing to taste.
- Serve in a hollowed-out small pie pumpkin or a serving dish. Top with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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