MOM'S KEILBASA PASTA SALAD

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When my mom or I make her version of pasta salad, we always get rave reviews. We like it because it differs from typical pasta salad in that it uses smoked Keilbasa sausage, colby-jack cheese, cheddar cheese, lots of veggies and parmesan-Italian dressing that ties it all together. Now don't get me wrong. I enjoy many types of pasta salad, but truth be told, Mom's version will always be #1 in my book. :)

Provided by MarthaStewartWanabe

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12 ounce) box rotini pasta, rainbow, cooked
1 (14 ounce) package smoked sausage, Keilbasa (I prefer Hillshire Farms Turkey Smoked Sausage)
1 red bell pepper, medium, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, medium, sliced
1 red onion, medium, sliced
1 cup seedless cucumber, quartered and sliced
1 pint grape tomatoes, sliced in half
8 ounces mild cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
8 ounces colby-monterey jack cheese, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian dressing (parmesan variety)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions, rinse with cold water, drain thoroughly and place in an extra large bowl.
  • While pasta is cooking, chop all the vegetables, cheeses and Keilbasa as directed above. Place all in the extra large bowl with the pasta.
  • Pour entire bottle of Italian dressing over everything and toss to combine.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. (Note: I recommend making this salad well ahead of time to allow the dressing to marinate with the other ingredients and intensify the flavor, but serve immediately if you wish).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 730.6, Fat 49.8, SaturatedFat 19, Cholesterol 87.2, Sodium 1347.5, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 9.1, Protein 27.1

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