Creamy Italian-American Fusilli Salad
Creamy Italian-American Fusilli Salad blends tender spirals with a tangy herbed dressing, sweet peas, and briny black olives for a balanced bite. Cubes of Genoa salami add a savory richness, while green onions, celery, and parsley keep it fresh and crisp. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a make-ahead lunch on warm days.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves20
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Italian-American Fusilli Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 45 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the fusilli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm to the bite, 10 to 13 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, drain again, and transfer to a large bowl.
- 2
Meanwhile, whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, and Italian dressing mix in a medium bowl until smooth. Refrigerate 1/2 cup of the dressing until serving; set aside the rest.
- 3
Add the thawed peas, salami, green onions, celery, olives, and parsley to the pasta; stir in the remaining dressing until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.
- 4
Stir the pasta salad; add the reserved 1/2 cup dressing, a little at a time, if it seems dry.
- Calories 235.95 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 6.83 g Moderate 14%
- Carbohydrate 20.09 g 7%
- Total Fat 13.74 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 3.67 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 23.22 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 306.02 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 1.53 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 1.82 g --
- Added Sugars 0.74 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 30.39 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.48 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 134.12 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 11.67 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 4.72 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.04 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creamy Italian American Fusilli Salad is an Italian side dish recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 20, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Celery, Fresh Parsley, Fusilli Pasta, and Genoa Salami. Each serving provides about 235.95 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Italian-American Fusilli Salad?
- It is an Italian salad recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Creamy Italian-American Fusilli Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Celery, Fresh Parsley, Fusilli Pasta, Genoa Salami, Green Onion. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Italian-American Fusilli Salad?
- About 40 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 235.95 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Italian-American Fusilli Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Creamy Italian-American Fusilli Salad healthy?
- Creamy Italian-American Fusilli Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 235.95 calories and 6.83 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 306.02 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.67 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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