Spunky Pasta Salad from Dinners in a Flash

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Spunky Pasta Salad
Great for picnics or parties, it will be a big hit!

Serves 8

Ingredients

Qty	Unit	Ingredient

1	pkg	Pasta Spirals - 16 oz
8	Oz	Smoked Turkey Sausage, dice into 1/4 inch pieces
2 1/2	Tb	Olive Oil
2 1/2	Tb	Balsamic Vinegar
1/2	Tsp	Salt
1/8	Tsp	Pepper
1/4	Tsp	Garlic powder
1/4	Tsp	Dried Thyme or 1 tsp fresh
	Tsp	Dried Basil or 1 tb fresh
2	ea	Fresh tomatoes, seeded and diced
4	Oz	Sharp Cheddar cheese, cubed

Instructions

Prepare the pasta according to package directions and drain. In a skillet, brown the sausage over medium heat.

In a small bowl combine by whisking the oil, vinegar and all the spices to create the dressing.

In a large serving bowl, combine the pasta, sausage, tomatoes, and cheese. Pour dressing over teh pasta mixture and toss to combine. Serve the salad warm or at room temperature.