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The Salad Master

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American−Italian Pasta Salad 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 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 over night in fridge. Stir before serving. Add extra dressing if pasta appears dry. Antipasto Pasta Salad 1 pound shell, bowtie or elbow macaroni pasta 1/4 pound Genoa salami, chopped 1/4 pound pepperoni, chopped 1/2 pound Asiago or Ital...