Kitchen Sink Pasta Salad
Experience the vibrant flavors and textures of Kitchen Sink Pasta Salad, a delightful dish that brings together an array of fresh vegetables, proteins, and a zesty dressing. Ideal for potlucks, barbecues, or as a hearty side for any meal, this pasta salad is not only customizable but also easy to prepare in just 35 minutes. The combination of olive oil and apple cider vinegar provides a tangy kick that enhances every bite. Perfect for meal prep or gatherings, this recipe yields 12 satisfying servings that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound bow-tie (farfalle) pasta
- 13-ounce package diced chicken sausage
- 1 medium red onion
- 13.75-ounce can quartered artichokes
- 3.8-ounce can sliced black olives
- 1 large green bell pepper
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Shock in ice water, drain, and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the chicken sausage; drain excess fat.
- Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, dried basil, and minced garlic in a mixing bowl.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, chicken sausage, artichokes, olives, bell pepper, tomatoes, and parmesan cheese. Pour dressing over and toss to coat.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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