Kielbasa Pasta Salad

Name: Kielbasa Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Europe, German
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta; 1-1/2 cups thinly sliced fully cooked kielbasa 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

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

"The sausage adds wonderful flavor and heartiness to this main-dish salad," relates Jean Dantinne from Chehalis, Washington. "But the real secret to its appeal is the crunchy croutons."

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta
1-1/2 cups thinly sliced fully cooked kielbasa 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.

"The sausage adds wonderful flavor and heartiness to this main-dish salad," relates Jean Dantinne from Chehalis, Washington. "But the real secret to its appeal is the crunchy croutons."

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