UpChuckin’ Pumpkin Loaded Pasta Salad
UpChuckin’ Pumpkin Loaded Pasta Salad is a vibrant and delicious twist on classic pasta salads, ideal for any occasion. This delightful dish combines colorful rotini pasta with fresh vegetables, savory chicken, and creamy cheese, all served in a charming small pie pumpkin for an eye-catching presentation. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this hearty salad is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. With its flavorful ingredients and fun serving style, it’s sure to be a hit with family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz box of rotini pasta
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers (diced)
- 1/2 yellow onion (diced)
- 2 oz can black olives (sliced)
- 1/2 large cucumber (peeled and diced)
- 12 slices chopped cooked chicken
- 10 chopped cheddar cheese sticks
- 1 cup sliced turkey sausage sticks
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2–3/4 cup Italian dressing
- Small pie pumpkin for serving
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced roasted red peppers, diced onion, sliced black olives, diced cucumber, chopped chicken, chopped cheddar cheese sticks, and sliced turkey sausage sticks.
- Pour in the Italian dressing and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Transfer the salad into a hollowed-out small pie pumpkin or a serving dish. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg