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UpChuckin’ Pumpkin Loaded Pasta Salad

UpChuckin' Pumpkin Loaded Pasta Salad

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UpChuckin’ Pumpkin Loaded Pasta Salad is a festive and vibrant dish that’s perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or casual family dinners. This hearty salad features colorful rotini pasta tossed with fresh vegetables, savory proteins, and a zesty Italian dressing, all served in a whimsical pumpkin bowl for an eye-catching presentation. With its delightful combination of flavors and textures, this pasta salad will surely be a crowd-pleaser at your next event.

Ingredients

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  • 16 oz rotini pasta (multicolored vegetable)
  • 1/23/4 cup Italian dressing
  • 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 chicken
  • 10 chopped cheddar cheese sticks
  • 1 cup sliced turkey sausage sticks
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Small pie pumpkin (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Boil water in a large pot and cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let cool.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with diced roasted red peppers, yellow onion, black olives, and cucumber.
  3. Add chopped chicken, cheddar cheese sticks, turkey sausage sticks, and grated Parmesan cheese.
  4. Drizzle with Italian dressing and toss gently until well combined. Adjust dressing to taste.
  5. Transfer to a serving dish or hollowed-out pumpkin for a festive touch. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

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