Copycat Ruby Tuesday's Pasta Salad

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Pasta salad: the unsung hero of family gatherings and potlucks. This Ruby Tuesday favorite mixes macaroni, ham, and cheese for a restaurant-version of your favorite salad.

serves/makes:

ready in:
2-5 hrs

3 reviews
1 comment

ingredients

Salad
8 ounces macaroni, cooked and drained
8 ounces ham, cubed
8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, cubed
1 package (10 ounce size) frozen peas, cooked and drained

Dressing
3/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup mayonnaise (not salad dressing)
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
2 teaspoons dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

directions

In a large bowl combine salad ingredients.

In a smaller bowl, mix dressing ingredients. Pour dressing over macaroni mix and toss to blend well. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight.

Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving (More mayonnaise or sour cream may be needed).

added by

lynnemarie

nutrition data

518 calories, 37 grams fat, 29 grams carbohydrates, 21 grams protein per serving.

reviews & comments

PKG REVIEW:
June 25, 2015

Not sure if this really taste like Ruby Tuesday's but I thought this may even be better. I did not change a thing except I used pepper turkey but honestly I don't think you can go wrong with this pasta salad! I liked the tang and the tarragon were spot on. I do think because the pasta soaks up the dressing it would be best to put it together as late as you can.
jodi March 16, 2014

Ruby Tuesday has green pepper in it.
VivienneM REVIEW:
November 8, 2013

I cut down the lemon juice in teh dressing because of the other review and there is enough mayo and sour cream to make it sour enough as it is. Instead of regular cheddar I used smoked mozzarella cheese. I did have to add a little mayo mixed with milk after it sat overnight because the macaroni absorbed a lot of the dressing. I am going to double the recipe this weekend for a pot luck we're going to.
trix REVIEW:
July 15, 2013

I thought the dressing was a little tart but it was ok otherwise.

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