Tailgate Party Salad
A vibrant, flavorful pasta salad featuring smoked sausage, fresh vegetables, and cheese, perfect for tailgate parties, picnics, or casual gatherings with bold, savory tastes.
Ingredients
- 1 pkg. rotini ⓘ
- 1 lb. smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices ⓘ
- 3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped ⓘ
- 1 medium tomato
- 1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans, drained ⓘ
- 1/2 medium green pepper, chopped ⓘ
- 1/2 medium red onion, chopped ⓘ
- 1 cup sliced olives ⓘ
- 1 1/2 cups (6 oz.) cubed Mozzarella cheese
- 2 Tbsp. parsley ⓘ
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil ⓘ
- 1/4 cup wine vinegar ⓘ
- 1 tsp. salt ⓘ
- 1/2 tsp. pepper ⓘ
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder ⓘ
- 1/4 tsp. oregano leaves ⓘ
Instructions
- Prepare rotini according to package directions. Drain.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Toss well to mix.
- Cover and chill thoroughly.
- Before serving, toss gently.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
673
kcal
34% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).