Description
Kitchen Sink Pasta Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that brings together a delightful medley of flavors and textures, making it perfect for any occasion. This customizable salad features tender bow-tie pasta tossed with protein-packed chicken sausage, colorful vegetables, and a tangy dressing, ensuring every bite is bursting with freshness. Whether you’re serving it at a picnic, barbecue, or as an easy weekday lunch, this versatile salad will impress your guests and keep you coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (13-ounce) package diced chicken sausage
- 1 (1-pound) box bow-tie (farfalle) pasta
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 medium red onion, finely diced
- 1 (13.75-ounce) can quartered artichokes, drained
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and shock in ice water.
- 2. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the diced chicken sausage until cooked through. Remove excess fat.
- 3. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, dried basil, minced garlic, and diced red onion.
- 4. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, chicken sausage, artichokes, grape tomatoes, and shredded parmesan. Pour the dressing over and toss gently to coat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg