Ruby Tuesday's Pasta Salad (Copycat Recipe)
Ruby Tuesday's pasta salad copycat recipe tastes just like the famous part of their salad bar! Rotini pasta, creamy ranch, mayo, ham and peas all get tossed together for a dupe that's every bit as good as the original!
Servings: 12
Calories: 325kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb rotini pasta
- 1 cup creamy ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 8 oz pkg diced ham any juice drained
- 1 1/2 cup frozen peas completely thawed
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Strain and immediately run under cold water, stirring as needed, until cooled. Set aside.1 lb rotini pasta
- In a large mixing bowl add the ranch dressing and mayonnaise then whisk them together until evenly combined.1 cup creamy ranch dressing, 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- Add the ham and thawed peas to the dish, again stirring until evenly combined.1 8 oz pkg diced ham, 1 1/2 cup frozen peas
- Add the pasta to the dish, gently tossing until everything's evenly combined. Season with salt & pepper, to taste.salt & pepper
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.
- Give everything a good stir, then serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- No rotini? Use penne or even elbow macaroni or farfalle instead.
- Give the pasta salad a taste before you season it.
- Add a little extra and toss some cubed cheddar cheese into the salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 489mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 152IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg