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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 vibrant and delicious twist on traditional pasta salad, perfect for Halloween gatherings and potlucks. This festive dish combines colorful rotini pasta with roasted red peppers, crunchy cucumbers, and flavorful cheeses, all enhanced by the seasonal addition of pumpkin. Easy to prepare and make-ahead friendly, this salad can be served in a hollowed-out pumpkin for a fun presentation that will impress guests of all ages. With its delightful mix of textures and flavors, this hearty salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your next autumn gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 16 oz box Rotini pasta (about 8 cups cooked)
  • 1/2 – 3/4 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 breast
  • 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. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta using a colander.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with diced vegetables, chopped chicken, turkey sausage sticks, and cheese sticks.
  3. Pour in 1/2 cup of Italian dressing and toss everything together until well coated. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  4. Transfer the mixture into your chosen serving dish or hollowed-out pie pumpkin. Sprinkle grated Parmesan on top.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

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