Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of the Copycat Ruby Tuesday Ranch Pasta Salad, a creamy and vibrant dish that brings the essence of your favorite restaurant right to your home. This pasta salad is loaded with fresh veggies, crispy bacon, and a tangy ranch dressing, making it perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a light meal. With its easy preparation and customizable ingredients, it’s sure to become a staple in your recipe book. The rich flavors and satisfying textures ensure that this dish will impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1.5 – 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup thawed frozen sweet peas
- 6–8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup buttermilk
- Fresh lemon juice
- Dried herbs (parsley, dill, chives)
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
Instructions
- Prepare the ranch dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon juice, and dried herbs in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Cook rotini pasta in boiling water until al dente. In the last few minutes of cooking, add broccoli florets. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, broccoli, peas, crumbled bacon, and ranch dressing. Toss gently until coated.
- Refrigerate for at least two hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg