Best Creamy Italian Macaroni Salad Recipes

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CREAMY ITALIAN SALAD



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My salad dressing calls for on-hand ingredients and complements any king of greens-from pre-bagged salad to fresh lettuce from our garden. What's more, it stays tasty for several days in the refrigerator.-Karalee Reinke, Omaha, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 to 5 cups mixed salad greens
Sliced plum tomatoes or halved cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
Pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Divide greens and tomatoes among salad plates. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salads.

Nutrition Facts :

CREAMY ITALIAN SPIRAL SALAD



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I have accumulated some delicious recipes that serve large numbers, like this colorful and delicious pasta salad. The flavors blend so well, and there's plenty of creamy dressing. -Marlene Muckenhirn Delano, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 30 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 packages (16 ounces each) multicolored spiral pasta
1 medium bunch broccoli, cut into florets
1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
2 cups frozen peas and carrots
2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
6 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 bottles (16 ounces each) creamy Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. , In a large bowl, combine the pasta, broccoli, cauliflower, peas and carrots, tomatoes, cheese, onions, green pepper and olives. Add the dressing; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CREAMY ITALIAN MACARONI SALAD



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Make and share this Creamy Italian Macaroni Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 cups fusilli, cooked and cooled
1 1/2 cups chopped green peppers
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 large carrots, shredded
2 celery ribs, chopped
3/4 cup French dressing
3/4 cup golden Italian dressing
1/2 cup Miracle Whip
6 cherry tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine fusilli, pepper, onion, carrots and celery in a large bowl.
  • Mix together sugar, salt, pepper, French dressing, Golden Italian dressing and Miracle whip.
  • Pour over pasta mix, and combine well.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Put chopped cherries on top just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 4.2, Sodium 865, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 11.6, Protein 1.2

CREAMY ITALIAN PASTA SALAD



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If you like simple pasta salads you should try this. I love this in the summer but you could have this any time. I didn't see any other recipes like this that used both dressings so I thought I'd share mine. They really do go well together. This is pretty versatile and you can add any veggies that you'd like.

Provided by MTpockets

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 ounce) package tri-color spiral pasta (or pasta of your choice)
1 cup Italian salad dressing (I like good seasons)
1 cup caesar salad dressing
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced
1 green bell peppers or 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed, rinse with cold water and drain well.
  • In a large bowl, combine rest of ingredients and toss to coat.
  • Add pasta and toss to coat.
  • Chill at least 2 hours before serving.
  • *** If pasta "absorbs" the dressing, you may need to add a little more dressing after chill time before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.6, Fat 29.6, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 22.5, Sodium 849.8, Carbohydrate 39.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 5.9, Protein 11.6

CREAMY MACARONI SALAD



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I have looked all over for a great macaroni salad; this one is it! It's easy and is a huge hit at every function I take it to. The sauce for this is a great creamy sauce. I like my salads to have a lot of creamy dressing, so I always make an extra half batch of the wet mix and add it as necessary to get the salad more wet because the pasta soaks up the sauce.

Provided by Mandy Franke

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Macaroni Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups elbow macaroni
1 ½ cups mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
½ cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons finely chopped green bell pepper
3 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped yellow bell pepper
½ cup finely chopped celery
½ cup finely chopped carrots

Steps:

  • Mix salt, dry mustard, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, white pepper, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain and rinse macaroni under cold water until cooled.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, and evaporated milk in a large salad bowl until dressing is smooth and creamy; stir in seasoning mix until well blended. Mix macaroni, onion, green, red, and yellow bell pepper, celery, and carrots into the dressing until thoroughly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 377.4 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

CREAMY ITALIAN PASTA SALAD



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Toss a zesty Italian yogurt dressing with tomatoes, zucchini and pasta for a colorful and delicious salad.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (7 oz) elbow or other macaroni (about 2 cups)
2 cups Yoplait® Fat Free plain yogurt (from 2-lb container)
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
2 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices (1 1/2 cups)
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices (2 cups)

Steps:

  • Cook, drain and rinse macaroni as directed on package.
  • In large bowl, mix yogurt, cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic salt and onion. Stir in macaroni. Add remaining ingredients; toss. Cover and refrigerate any remaining salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 510 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

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