Description
UpChuckin’ Pumpkin Loaded Pasta Salad is a delightful fusion of fall flavors and hearty ingredients, perfect for Halloween gatherings or any festive occasion. This vibrant dish combines colorful rotini pasta with a medley of savory vegetables and proteins, all served in a charming hollowed-out pie pumpkin for an appealing presentation. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, this pasta salad not only tastes fantastic but also adds a seasonal touch to your table. Whether served cold or at room temperature, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser that will leave your guests coming back for more!
Ingredients
- 16 oz multicolored rotini pasta
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers
- 1/2 yellow onion
- 2 oz black olives
- 1/2 large cucumber
- 12 slices Buddig Honey chicken ham
- 10 Frigo Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese sticks
- 1 cup Old Wisconsin Turkey Sausage Sticks
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2–3/4 cup Italian dressing
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with diced vegetables and meats.
- Add Italian dressing and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Adjust seasoning with additional dressing if necessary.
- Serve in a hollowed-out pie pumpkin or a serving dish, topped with grated Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in seasonal veggies like roasted squash or kale. This salad can easily be made vegetarian by omitting the meats and incorporating your favorite plant-based proteins.