Mom's Keilbasa Pasta Salad
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. :)
Ingredients
8 serv.- rotini pasta, rainbow, cooked1 box
- smoked sausage, Keilbasa (I prefer Hillshire Farms Turkey Smoked Sausage)↗1 package
- red bell pepper↗1
medium, sliced
- yellow bell pepper↗1
medium, sliced
- red onion↗1
medium, sliced
- seedless cucumber, quartered and sliced1 cup
- grape tomatoes, sliced in half↗1 pint
- mild cheddar cheese↗8 ounces
cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- colby-monterey jack cheese↗8 ounces
cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- Italian dressing (parmesan variety)1 bottle
Step-by-step instructions
- 1
Cook pasta according to package instructions, rinse with cold water, drain thoroughly and place in an extra large bowl.
- 2
While pasta is cooking, chop all the vegetables, cheeses and Keilbasa as directed above. Place all in the extra large bowl with the pasta.
- 3
Pour entire bottle of Italian dressing over everything and toss to combine.
- 4
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).
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