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
- 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 242.36 kcal Moderate
- Protein 6.65 g Moderate
- Carbs 19.51 g Moderate
- Total Fat 14.75 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.86 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 22.55 mg Moderate
- Sodium 426.21 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.48 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.04 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.62 g Low Source
- Calcium 29.2 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.43 mg Low Source
- Potassium 126.8 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 10.78 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 5.18 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.02 mcg Low Source
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 242.36 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 242.36 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.
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