Creamy Pasta Salad Sausage (Print-Friendly Version)
Savory sausage and fresh vegetables meet creamy dressing in this easy pasta salad for any gathering.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Main Components
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12 ounces rotini or elbow pasta, uncooked
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1 cup cooked beef sausage, sliced and lightly browned
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/2 cup cucumber, diced
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1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
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1/4 cup red onion, chopped
→ Dressing
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3/4 cup mayonnaise
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1/4 cup sour cream
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1 tablespoon yellow mustard
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rotini or elbow pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and allow to cool completely.
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While the pasta cooks, slice the beef sausage. Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly brown the sausage slices. Set aside to cool.
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Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, chop the red onion, and shred the cheddar cheese as needed.
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In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, yellow mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
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In a large mixing bowl, add cooled pasta, browned sausage, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and cheddar cheese. Pour the dressing over the ingredients.
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Mix thoroughly until all components are evenly coated with the dressing. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
# Extra Suggestions:
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To enhance flavor, prepare the salad several hours in advance and chill before serving.