Mushroom and Gruyère Fusilli Pasta Salad
Mushroom and Gruyère Fusilli Pasta Salad balances nutty, creamy cheese with tender pasta, peppery arugula, and a dill-kissed red wine vinaigrette. Juicy mushrooms and a hint of garlic add depth while red onion brings a crisp bite. Serve this cool, tangy salad at potlucks, weeknight dinners, or as a make-ahead lunch that tastes even better after chilling.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mushroom and Gruyère Fusilli Pasta Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 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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- 31
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the fusilli in the boiling water, stirring now and then, until cooked through but still slightly firm, 12 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- 2
Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, dill, garlic, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl.
- 3
Combine the cooked pasta, mushrooms, arugula, Gruyere cheese, and onion in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Calories 565.28 kcal High 28%
- Protein 21.15 g Good Source 42%
- Carbohydrate 57.46 g 21%
- Total Fat 26.99 g High 35%
- Saturated Fat 9.26 g High 46%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 37.11 mg Moderate 12%
- Sodium 269.86 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 3.05 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 2.53 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 525.4 mg Good Source 40%
- Iron 2.27 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 96.06 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 0.37 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 14.97 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.37 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Mushroom and Gruyère Fusilli Pasta Salad is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Arugula, Black Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Fresh Dill. Each serving provides about 565.28 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mushroom and Gruyère Fusilli Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Arugula, Black Pepper, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Dill, Fusilli Pasta. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mushroom and Gruyère Fusilli Pasta Salad?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 565.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mushroom and Gruyère Fusilli Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Mushroom and Gruyère Fusilli Pasta Salad healthy?
- Mushroom and Gruyère Fusilli Pasta Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 565.28 calories and 21.15 g of protein, or 42% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 269.86 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.26 g (46% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, 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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