Description
Enjoy the creamy, savory goodness of Ruby Tuesday’s signature pasta salad right at home with this easy copycat recipe! With tender rotini, diced ham, green peas, and a rich ranch-flavored dressing, it’s perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or as a comforting make-ahead dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb box rotini pasta
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 of a 1 oz package dry ranch dressing mix
- 8 oz diced ham
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Dressing:
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, buttermilk, and ranch dressing mix. Stir until smooth and well combined.
2️⃣ Add the Ham & Peas:
- Mix in the diced ham. Then, fold in the frozen green peas, stirring gently to distribute evenly.
3️⃣ Mix in the Pasta:
- Gradually add the cooked rotini pasta to the bowl, stirring as you go to coat every piece in the creamy dressing.
4️⃣ Season to Taste:
- Taste the salad and season with salt and pepper as needed.
5️⃣ Chill Before Serving:
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill thoroughly.
6️⃣ Serve and enjoy this nostalgic, flavorful dish!
Notes
- For a fun twist, add shredded cheddar cheese or crispy bacon bits.
- Use Greek yogurt in place of some mayonnaise for a lighter version.
- Make it vegetarian by skipping the ham and adding extra veggies like diced bell peppers or shredded carrots.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chilling Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 20 minutes