UpChuckin’ Pumpkin Loaded Pasta Salad
UpChuckin’ Pumpkin Loaded Pasta Salad is a delightful dish that brings festive flair to any gathering. This vibrant and hearty pasta salad features colorful rotini pasta, fresh vegetables, and savory proteins, all tossed in a tangy Italian dressing. The unique addition of pumpkin not only enhances the dish’s seasonal appeal but also boosts its nutritional value. Perfect for potlucks, parties, or family dinners, this salad is sure to impress guests with its eye-catching presentation and satisfying flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 16 oz box 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 cooked chicken breast (chopped)
- 10 sticks Cheddar cheese (chopped)
- 1 cup turkey sausage sticks (sliced thin)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Small pie pumpkin (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and cool slightly.
- While the pasta cools, prepare the vegetables and proteins by chopping as needed.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with prepared veggies and proteins.
- Pour in the Italian dressing and toss until evenly coated.
- Taste for seasoning, add more dressing if desired, then transfer to a serving dish or back into the pie pumpkin.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese, cover, and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg