UpChuckin’ Pumpkin Loaded Pasta Salad
UpChuckin’ Pumpkin Loaded Pasta Salad is a delightful and vibrant dish that brings a festive flair to your gatherings. This creamy pasta salad is packed with colorful vegetables and savory proteins, all tossed in a zesty Italian dressing. Served in a mini pumpkin for a unique presentation, it’s perfect for Halloween parties, potlucks, or casual family dinners. Easy to prepare and customizable based on your preferences, this pasta salad is sure to impress guests of all ages with its bold flavors and eye-catching appearance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz box multicolored rotini pasta
- 1/2 – 3/4 cup Italian dressing
- 1/2 cup diced roasted red peppers
- 1/2 diced yellow onion
- 2 oz can sliced black olives
- 1/2 large diced cucumber
- 1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast
- 10 chopped cheddar cheese sticks
- 1 cup sliced turkey sausage sticks
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Small pie pumpkin (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with roasted red peppers, onions, black olives, cucumber, chicken, cheddar cheese sticks, and turkey sausage.
- Pour Italian dressing over the mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Adjust dressing to taste if desired.
- Transfer to a serving dish or scoop into a small pie pumpkin for presentation. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and chill before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg