UpChuckin’ Pumpkin Loaded Pasta Salad
UpChuckin’ Pumpkin Loaded Pasta Salad is the ultimate autumn dish that combines hearty rotini pasta with seasonal ingredients for a colorful, flavorful experience. Perfect for Halloween parties or cozy gatherings, this salad features roasted red peppers, olives, and a trio of proteins, all drizzled with zesty Italian dressing and served in a charming pie pumpkin. Easy to prepare and make ahead, this pasta salad is sure to impress both kids and adults alike. Celebrate fall with this delightful addition to your table!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz rotini pasta
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers
- 1/2 yellow onion
- 12 slices Buddig Honey chicken ham
- 10 Frigo Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese sticks
- 1 cup Old Wisconsin Turkey Sausage Sticks
- 1/2 – 3/4 cup Italian dressing
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with diced roasted red peppers, onion, chopped meats, and cheese sticks.
- Pour in Italian dressing and toss until evenly coated. Adjust dressing to taste.
- Serve in a hollowed-out pumpkin or chilled serving dish, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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