UpChuckin’ Pumpkin Loaded Pasta Salad
UpChuckin’ Pumpkin Loaded Pasta Salad is a festive and flavorful dish that perfectly embodies the spirit of autumn. This vibrant pasta salad features colorful ingredients like roasted red peppers, black olives, and fresh vegetables, all mixed with hearty proteins for a satisfying meal. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party, attending a potluck, or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this recipe brings both nutrition and delightful taste to your table. Served in a hollowed-out pie pumpkin, it not only dazzles the eyes but also enhances the flavors of the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz rotini pasta
- ½ cup roasted red peppers (diced)
- ½ yellow onion (diced)
- 2 oz can black olives (sliced)
- ½ large cucumber (peeled and diced)
- 12 slices chopped chicken
- 10 chopped cheddar cheese sticks
- 1 cup sliced turkey sausage sticks
- ½ – ¾ cup Italian dressing
- Grated Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot. Add rotini pasta and cook until al dente according to package directions. Drain and let cool.
- Dice roasted red peppers, onion, cucumber, and chop chicken, cheese sticks, and turkey sausage sticks. Combine all in a mixing bowl.
- Add cooled pasta to the mixing bowl. Pour in Italian dressing and toss until well-coated.
- Adjust seasoning as desired by adding more dressing.
- Serve in a hollowed-out pie pumpkin or a serving dish. Top with grated Parmesan before serving. Chill until ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg