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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Rinny's Twisty Cavatappi Pasta Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 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 440.15 kcal High 22%
- Protein 20.04 g Good Source 40%
- Carbohydrate 66.09 g 24%
- Total Fat 11.13 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 3.11 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.06 g High --
- Cholesterol 71.06 mg High 24%
- Sodium 725.7 mg High 32%
- Dietary Fiber 4.74 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 10.08 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 187.45 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 3.14 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 533.75 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 61.47 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 20.01 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin D 0.45 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
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 440.15 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 440.15 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.
- Is Rinny's Twisty Cavatappi Pasta Salad healthy?
- Rinny's Twisty Cavatappi Pasta Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 440.15 calories and 20.04 g of protein, or 40% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 725.7 mg (32% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.11 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Eggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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