Copycat Ruby Tuesday Pasta Salad Recipe

This pasta salad, which features rotini pasta, diced ham, peas, and green peppers, is simple, creamy, and flavorful! The best thing about making food from scratch is that you can customize the recipe to your liking.

Feel free to add bite-sized pieces of broccoli, cauliflower, green onions, crispy bacon bits, or even chopped red onion to this pasta salad. We hope you enjoy this Copycat Ruby Tuesday pasta salad side dish all year long. 

Copycat Ruby Tuesday Pasta Salad Recipe
Copycat Ruby Tuesday Pasta Salad
Copycat Ruby Tuesday Pasta Salad

Copycat Ruby Tuesday Pasta Salad Recipe

A luxurious Copycat Ruby Tuesday Pasta Salad recipe which pairs rotini pasta with a decadent creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 469 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 10 ounces Peas, frozen
  • 1 pound Rotini Noodles
  • ¼ cup Buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons Ranch Seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • Parmesan, for garnish
  • 2 cups Mayonnaise
  • 8 ounces Ham, diced

Instructions
 

  • Boil the rotini noodles according to the package instructions.
  • To halt the cooking process, drain thoroughly and rinse with cold water.
  • After rinsing, leave it in the sink to drain.
  • Whisk the mayonnaise, buttermilk, ranch seasoning, garlic salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  • Combine the pasta, ham, and frozen peas in a serving dish.
  • Add the dressing and stir until evenly distributed.
  • Refrigerate for at least one hour to let the flavors meld and the peas to thaw.
  • Stir the pasta salad again before serving and garnish with grated parmesan.

EQUIPMENT

Serving Bowl
Serving Spoon
Pasta Pot
Spatula
Mini Whisk
Small Bowl

Notes

  • Refrigerate leftovers for up to five days.
  • You can use farfalle if you can’t find rotini.
  • If you don’t want to use premade ranch seasoning, substitute it with a combination of chives, dill, parsley, and salt.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 469kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 755mg | Potassium: 211mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 214IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
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