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Kielbasa Pasta Salad Recipe

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Kielbasa Pasta Salad Recipe
Taste of Home

The sausage adds wonderful flavor and heartiness to this main-dish pasta salad.

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12
Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta
  • 1 -1/2 cups thinly sliced fully cooked Polish Kielbasa Sausage or Polish sausage
  • 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
  • 1/4 Cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Cup mayonnaise
  • 3 Tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix
  • 1 Cup salad croutons

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place pasta in a large bowl; add the sausage, olives and Parmesan cheese. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar and salad dressing mix. Stir into the pasta mixture. Add croutons and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Kielbasa Shopping Tip

Bone-in cuts tend to be slightly less expensive than their boneless counterparts, and have more flavor.

Kielbasa Cooking Tip

According to the USDA, the recommended internal temperature for cooked pork should be 145 degrees Fahrenheit.