PASTA AND SMOKED SAUSAGE PICNIC SALAD

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Make and share this Pasta and Smoked Sausage Picnic Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Penne

Time 35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

14 ounces smoked cooked sausage
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, peeled and mashed
8 ounces uncooked penne pasta, 2 1/4 cups
1 cup frozen green pea, thawed
1 cup finely chopped green onion, with green tops
2 large medium red ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup thinly sliced carrot, 1 medium carrot
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fresh basil, julienned
additional fresh basil (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Bring pan with 2 to 3 inches of water to a boil.
  • Turn heat off and add sausage.
  • Immediately cover pan and let sausage stand 15 minutes.
  • Remove sausage to a plate and let cool in the refrigerator.
  • Meanwhile, prepare vinaigrette dressing by mixing dry mustard, salt, pepper, garlic and vinegar together in a small bowl.
  • Slowly whip in olive oil to form an emulsion.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Drain.
  • Place in large bowl and toss with 1/4 cup vinaigrette dressing.
  • When cool, slice sausage into thin 1/4-inch slices.
  • Remove garlic clove from vinaigrette dressing.
  • Add sausage, peas, onion, tomatoes, carrots, 1/4 cup basil and remaining vinaigrette to the pasta.
  • Sprinkle top with cheese. Garnish with fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.1, Fat 31.1, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 53.4, Sodium 644.9, Carbohydrate 38.4, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 3.8, Protein 18.2

Cheryl Duren
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This pasta salad is a delicious and easy way to use up leftover smoked sausage.


Kamran rajput
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This is a great recipe for potlucks or picnics. It's always a hit with my friends and family.


Md Mamun Kh
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different types of sausage, veggies, and cheese, and it always turns out great.


Nimrah Nasreen
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This pasta salad is perfect for summer cookouts. It's easy to make ahead of time and travels well.


Beverly Bogle
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I'm a big fan of smoked sausage, so I knew I would love this recipe. I was not disappointed! The pasta salad was flavorful and satisfying, and the dressing had just the right amount of tang.


Anna Vadnais
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I used pre-cooked sausage and canned corn, and it still turned out delicious.


yawboadu
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The dressing was especially good.


GODvicinal penny
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5 stars! This pasta salad is delicious and refreshing. The dressing is light and tangy, and the sausage and veggies add a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Noor ghani
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This is my new go-to pasta salad recipe. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use any kind of smoked sausage I have on hand.


Narjesss Narje
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I'm not usually a fan of pasta salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The smoky sausage and sweet peppers gave it a really unique flavor that I loved. I'll definitely be making this again for my next party.


Maliha Islam
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This pasta salad was a huge hit at our summer potluck! The smoked sausage and fresh veggies were a perfect combination, and the dressing was tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


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