American-Italian Pasta Salad Recipe
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American-Italian Pasta Salad

By: Carol Emory  
"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."

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
8 Hrs 40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 20 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package fusilli pasta
  • 1 cup frozen petite peas, thawed
  • 2 (2 ounce) cans sliced black olives
  • 1 cup cubed Genoa salami
  • 3/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 3/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Directions

  1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
  2. In a medium bowl combine mayonnaise, sour cream, milk and Italian dressing mix. Whisk together until smooth, set aside.
  3. 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 over night in fridge. Stir before serving. Add extra dressing if pasta appears dry.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 234 | Total Fat: 14.7g | Cholesterol: 19mg

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Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2003 by diggergirl 
I'm the original creator of this recipe, Carol Emory. I did not want to star rate my recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2004 by Sarah 
I created this version from everyone's suggestions. This was an awesome recipe. I would... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by GINAH1 
I liked this recipe and I would definitely make it again-however, next time I will add more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2003 by CMIKUS 
Honestly, the best creamy pasta salad. Fresh parsley and the dry italian dressing mix are... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2003 by Jen Loftus 
What an awesome summer salad! We had a family of 5 as guests this weekend and I wanted... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2005 by MOSHI8 
I have made this many times since first coming across this recipe in 2001. The only... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2005 by IAMLIBBY 
i have made this many times since first finding it. It is a FABULOUS recipe for hot summer... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2003 by ALOHALANI 
SOOOO GOOOOD! I was tired of the same old pasta salad with the bottled Italian dressing, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2003 by GDOBRUSKY 
Good pasta salad to eat during the heat of summer. Make the night before and enjoy for dinner... MORE
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Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by MOLSON7 
I would not make this again. It was ok. The previous reviewers were right, it was way too dry... MORE

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