AMERICAN-ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

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Garden veggies with fusilli pasta, Italian Parsley, Genoa salami and creamy Italian dressing makes for a pasta salad that will be a favorite at your next picnic or pot-luck.

Provided by Carol Emory

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Italian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 8h40m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package fusilli pasta
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons milk
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
1 cup frozen petite peas, thawed
2 (2 ounce) cans sliced black olives
1 cup cubed Genoa salami
¾ cup chopped green onions
¾ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water, and drain.
  • In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, milk and Italian dressing mix. Whisk together until smooth, set aside.
  • In a large salad bowl combine cooked and cooled pasta, peas, olives, salami, green onions, celery and parsley. Mix in dressing last, reserving 1/2 cup. Let sit overnight in fridge. Stir before serving. Add extra dressing if pasta appears dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 420.4 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

Chris Vachtsavanis
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I love this pasta salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I always make it for summer parties.


Gorilla Video games
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This is the perfect pasta salad for a picnic or potluck. It's easy to make and always a hit.


Rasel Miah
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta. It's also a great side dish for any summer gathering.


Habib Mohana
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I'm not usually a fan of pasta salad, but this one is amazing. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the vegetables are fresh and crisp.


Sowddam Hossain
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This is my new favorite pasta salad recipe. It's so flavorful and refreshing.


Promise Bofale
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.


Stephanie Poole
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I've made this pasta salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Ali Apdirhamaan
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This is the best pasta salad I've ever had. The dressing is amazing!


kamrul mia
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I love that this pasta salad is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.


Mason Joshua Pollard
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This pasta salad is the perfect way to use up leftover pasta. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time.


Suman Hameed
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was a hit. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Priti Mohonto
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This pasta salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of the tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives.


Dipendra Pun
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I've been making this pasta salad for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect side dish for any summer gathering.


Silas Dosselman
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This is my go-to pasta salad recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Kalembela Delfina
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I made this pasta salad for a summer party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Gcleff 123
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This pasta salad is a hit at every potluck I bring it to. The combination of flavors and textures is perfect, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.