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UpChuckin' Pumpkin Loaded Pasta Salad

UpChuckin’ Pumpkin Loaded Pasta Salad

UpChuckin’ Pumpkin Loaded Pasta Salad is a delightful and colorful dish that brings a festive flair to any gathering. This vibrant salad combines hearty rotini pasta with a medley of fresh vegetables, savory chicken and turkey sausage, all enveloped in a creamy Italian dressing. Served in a hollowed-out pie pumpkin, this dish not only pleases the palate but also serves as an eye-catching centerpiece for Halloween parties or family gatherings. Its versatility allows you to customize ingredients based on your preferences, ensuring every bite is packed with flavor and nutrition.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 8

Ingredients

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  • 16 oz rotini pasta
  • 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 honey chicken (chopped)
  • 10 cheddar cheese sticks (chopped)
  • 1 cup turkey sausage sticks (sliced thin)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Small pie pumpkin (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Cook rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta with roasted red peppers, yellow onion, black olives, cucumber, chopped honey chicken, cheddar cheese sticks, and turkey sausage.
  3. Add Italian dressing and toss until evenly coated; adjust dressing to taste.
  4. Serve chilled in a bowl or hollowed pie pumpkin, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Author: Juniper
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: Feel free to swap in your favorite vegetables or proteins for added variety. Letting the salad chill for at least an hour enhances the flavors as they meld together.