UpChuckin’ Pumpkin Loaded Pasta Salad
UpChuckin’ Pumpkin Loaded Pasta Salad is a festive and hearty dish that’s perfect for autumn gatherings, Halloween parties, or cozy family dinners. This vibrant salad features multicolored rotini pasta mixed with an assortment of fresh vegetables, savory meats, and creamy cheeses, all served in a charming mini pumpkin bowl. Its delightful flavors and eye-catching presentation make it a standout option that everyone will love. Plus, it’s highly customizable, allowing you to adjust ingredients based on personal preferences or what’s available in your pantry.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling/Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 16 oz Rotini pasta (multicolored)
- 1/2 – 3/4 cup Italian dressing
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers (diced)
- 1/2 yellow onion (diced)
- 2 oz black olives (sliced)
- 1/2 cucumber (peeled and diced)
- 12 slices Honey chicken ham (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
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine roasted red peppers, onion, black olives, cucumber, chicken ham, cheddar cheese sticks, and turkey sausage.
- Add the cooled pasta to the bowl and drizzle with Italian dressing; toss until well combined.
- Adjust seasoning with additional dressing if desired.
- Serve in a hollowed mini pumpkin, topping with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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