Tailgate Party Salad

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A vibrant, flavorful pasta salad featuring smoked sausage, fresh vegetables, and cheese, perfect for tailgate parties, picnics, or casual gatherings with bold, savory tastes.

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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

  1. Prepare rotini according to package directions. Drain.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
  3. Toss well to mix.
  4. Cover and chill thoroughly.
  5. Before serving, toss gently.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

673 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 30.4g 61% DV
Total Fat 32.3g 41% DV
Carbs 73.5g 27% DV
Fiber 19.4g 69% DV
Sugar 4.7g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10883.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 2667mg 57% DV
Cholesterol 110.8mg 37% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 310.5mcg 35% DV
Vitamin C 88.5mg 98% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 369mg 28% DV
Iron 18.6mg 100% DV

* % 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).

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