No-Pasta Salad with Zucchini and Italian Sausage

No-Pasta Salad with Zucchini and Italian Sausage also has roasted red pepper and olives, and this is a fun dinner or side dish! The combination of ingredients in this pasta salad without pasta was inspired by my friend's favorite pasta salad recipe, and this no-pasta salad is really low in carbs!

Zucchini is a big part of the summer food culture, which is why I have so many ideas for using it! And I hope if you’re also getting zucchini from your garden or the Farmers Market you’ll try this No-Pasta Salad with Zucchini and Italian Sausage for a great summer dinner featuring zucchini!

• 2 T olive oil, divided
• one 19.5 oz pkg. turkey or pork uncooked Italian sausage
• one 6 oz. can black olives, drained
• one 12 oz. jar roasted red peppers, drained and cut into short strips
• 3 small zucchini (about 8 inches long)
• 1/2 cup Newman's Own Olive Oil and Vinegar Dressing
• salt and fresh-ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup coarsely-grated or freshly-grated Parmesan cheese (more or less to taste)