UpChuckin’ Pumpkin Loaded Pasta Salad
Indulge in the UpChuckin’ Pumpkin Loaded Pasta Salad, a vibrant dish that captures the essence of autumn with its colorful ingredients and delightful flavors. Perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or cozy dinners at home, this pasta salad is versatile enough to be enjoyed warm or cold. Featuring a medley of fresh vegetables, savory chicken, and creamy cheese, every bite offers a satisfying crunch and rich taste. The unique presentation in a small pie pumpkin adds an eye-catching touch that elevates any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz box Rotini pasta (multicolored)
- 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 chopped cooked chicken
- 10 chopped cheddar cheese sticks
- 1 cup sliced turkey sausage sticks
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta with roasted red peppers, yellow onion, olives, cucumber, chicken, cheddar cheese sticks, and turkey sausage.
- Add Italian dressing and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg