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Italian Sausage Pasta Salad

Savory, salty, and slightly sweet, this flavorful Italian Sausage Pasta Salad is sure to be a hit at any summer gathering. The dish is easy to make and can be customized to your liking, making it a perfect choice for potlucks, picnics, and barbecues.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Italian sausage, pasta salad, sausage
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 499cal
Author: Amy Desrosiers
Cost: $9

Equipment

  • Air fryer or grill
  • Grill pan *if grilling
  • Refrigerator
  • Mixing Bowls
  • cutting board & knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

Salad

  • 16 ounces Premio Italian Sausage
  • 16 ounces Rotini
  • 4 ounces cheddar cubes
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • ½ cup pepperoncini
  • 1 small red onion diced
  • ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives

Dressing

  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1½ tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt

Instructions

Grilling Italian Sausage

  • Preheat your grill to medium heat.
  • Cut the sausage into small coins.
  • Place the sweet Italian sausage links on a grill pan.
  • Grill for 10-12 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the sausage rest for a few minutes before adding to salad.

Air Fried Italian Sausage

  • Preheat your air fryer to 360℉.
  • Place the Italian sausage links in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  • Air fry for 10-12 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the sausage rest for a few minutes before slicing and adding to the pasta salad.

Dressing

  • In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients and whisk until creamy and combined; set aside.

Salad

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • While the pasta is cooking, air fry the Italian sausage.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, sausage, red onion, pepperoncini, Kalamata olives, mayonnaise, sour cream, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. serving.
  • Toss to coat.
  • Cover the salad and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 499cal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 603mg | Potassium: 309mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 288IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 1mg