How to Make Rinny's Cavatappi Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Rinny's Cavatappi Salad is a refreshing and flavorful pasta salad that is perfect for any summer gathering. This dish is a crowd-pleaser, with its combination of tender pasta, crisp vegetables, and zesty vinaigrette dressing. Whether you're hosting a backyard BBQ, picnic, or potluck, this salad is sure to impress your guests with its vibrant colors and delicious taste.

This salad is not only visually appealing, but it also brings a burst of fresh flavors to the table. With its mix of ...

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Ingredients

  • 5 cups cavatappi pasta
  • 1 cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup pickle juice
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey-Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1 large sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 cup cubed Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
  • 1 (5 ounce) can flaked tuna, drained

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook cavatappi in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain, run under cold water, and drain again. Set aside until completely cooled.
  • Combine salad dressing, sour cream, pickle juice, sugar, mustard, salt, garlic salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add eggs, onion, bell pepper, celery, Cheddar cheese, ham, and tuna. Mix in cooled pasta until well combined. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Nutrition

    291 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 83mg
    • Sodium: 833mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 105mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 157mg