UpChuckin’ Pumpkin Loaded Pasta Salad
UpChuckin’ Pumpkin Loaded Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of fall to your table. This colorful pasta salad features a delightful blend of rotini, roasted red peppers, olives, and cheese, all tossed in a zesty Italian dressing. Perfect for potlucks, Halloween parties, or cozy family dinners, this salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutritious ingredients. With its easy preparation and ability to be made ahead of time, you can enjoy this seasonal favorite without any hassle. Impress your guests with the unique twist of pumpkin while keeping it light and refreshing!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz multicolored rotini pasta
- 1/2 cup diced roasted red peppers
- 1/2 diced yellow onion
- 2 oz sliced black olives
- 1/2 large peeled and diced cucumber
- 12 slices chopped chicken breast
- 10 chopped cheddar cheese sticks
- 1 cup thinly sliced turkey sausage sticks
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2–3/4 cup Italian dressing
Instructions
- Begin by boiling a large pot of salted water. Add the rotini pasta and cook until al dente as per package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with roasted red peppers, diced onion, black olives, cucumber, chicken, cheddar cheese sticks, and turkey sausage.
- Pour in the Italian dressing (start with 1/2 cup) and toss everything together until well-coated.
- Adjust flavors by adding more dressing if desired. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle grated Parmesan on top.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to enhance the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg