Creamy Veggie Fusilli Salad
Creamy Veggie Fusilli Salad combines tender spiral pasta with a crunchy medley of broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, and more, all coated in a tangy-sweet mayo and vinegar dressing. The balance of creaminess and bright acidity makes it refreshing yet satisfying, perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light lunch side alongside grilled mains.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Veggie Fusilli Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 33 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 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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- 68
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
- 3
Rinse the pasta under cold water; drain.
- 4
Combine the cooked pasta, broccoli, cauliflower, onion, carrots, bell peppers, mushrooms, and celery in a large bowl; toss.
- 5
Whisk the mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar in a medium bowl until smooth; pour over the pasta-vegetable mixture and mix well.
- 6
Season with salt and black pepper.
- Calories 484.05 kcal High 24%
- Protein 15.19 g Good Source 30%
- Carbohydrate 85.88 g 31%
- Total Fat 10.09 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 1.29 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 4.82 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 354.53 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 7.95 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 17.52 g --
- Added Sugars 0.16 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 49.37 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 4.33 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 608.09 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 47.89 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 27.74 mg Good Source 31%
- Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creamy Veggie Fusilli Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Broccoli Florets, Cauliflower Florets, Celery, and Fusilli Pasta. Each serving provides about 484.05 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Veggie Fusilli Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Creamy Veggie Fusilli Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Broccoli Florets, Cauliflower Florets, Celery, Fusilli Pasta, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Veggie Fusilli Salad?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 484.05 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Veggie Fusilli Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Creamy Veggie Fusilli Salad healthy?
- Creamy Veggie Fusilli Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 484.05 calories and 15.19 g of protein, or 30% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 354.53 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.29 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, 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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