Rinny's Twisty Cavatappi Pasta Salad
Rinny's Twisty Cavatappi Pasta Salad blends tender corkscrew pasta with tuna, ham, and cheddar for a rich, satisfying bite in every forkful. A creamy, tangy dressing with pickle juice balances sweetness and spice, while crisp celery, onion, and bell pepper add freshness. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or make-ahead lunches when you want something cool and hearty.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the cavatappi in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm, about 8 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again. Set aside until fully cooled.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the salad dressing, sour cream, pickle juice, sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, garlic salt, and black pepper. Stir in the celery, onion, bell pepper, Cheddar cheese, ham, eggs, and tuna, then add the cooled cavatappi and mix until well combined. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Calories 443.26 kcal High
- Protein 20.04 g Good Source
- Carbs 66.06 g Moderate
- Total Fat 11.1 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.11 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.06 g High
- Cholesterol 71.06 mg High
- Sodium 752.77 mg High
- Fiber 4.62 g Moderate
- Sugar 10.08 g High
- Added Sugar 0.63 g Low Source
- Calcium 161.5 mg Moderate
- Iron 3.14 mg Moderate
- Potassium 533.78 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 61.41 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 15.63 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.36 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Rinny's Twisty Cavatappi Pasta Salad is an Italian side dish recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Canned Tuna, Cavatappi Pasta, and Celery. Each serving provides about 443.26 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Rinny's Twisty Cavatappi Pasta Salad?
- It is an Italian salad recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Rinny's Twisty Cavatappi Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Canned Tuna, Cavatappi Pasta, Celery, Cheddar Cheese Cubes. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Rinny's Twisty Cavatappi Pasta Salad?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 443.26 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Rinny's Twisty Cavatappi Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 2 steps.
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