Sausage Broccoli Cheddar Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 3 Zweigle's chicken sausage links, Italian-Style or whatever you choose (fully-cooked)
• 1 lb. tri-colored rotini pasta
• 1 head broccoli
• 1 medium red onion, diced
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
• 2 cups mayonnaise
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Slice chicken sausage links and then chop into smaller pieces.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions in a pot of salted water.
3. Drain pasta and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process; set aside in a large serving bowl.
4. Wash the broccoli and chop into small florets.
5. Dice the onion and mix the broccoli and onions with the pasta. Add the chicken sausage and shredded cheese to the pasta mixture, mix well.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, and apple cider vinegar.
7. Pour the mixture over the top of the pasta/broccoli/onions; mix well.
8. Add salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste.
9. Refrigerate until ready to serve.