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A fork holds a bite of penne pasta salad mixed with diced vegetables and a creamy ranch dressing, reminiscent of a classic Ranch Tuna Pasta Salad, all served in a floral-patterned bowl.
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Creamy Ranch Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe

Creamy, rich tuna pasta salad with crisp fruits and vegetables and inexpensive, easy canned tuna.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword canned tuna, Creamy ranch tuna pasta salad, Pasta salad, tuna pasta salad
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 540kcal
Author Christina

Ingredients

For the Pasta Salad:

  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 2 5 oz cans tuna, drained and flaked
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup grapes halved
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup celery chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely diced

For the Dressing:

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  • Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool the pasta.
  • Set aside in a large mixing bowl.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch seasoning, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic, black pepper, and salt.
  • Mix until smooth and well combined.
  • Set aside.
  • To the cooled pasta, add tuna, shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, grapes, celery, and red onion.
  • Pour the creamy ranch dressing over the salad.
  • Toss everything together until evenly coated.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Chill & Serve

Nutrition

Calories: 540kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 680mg | Potassium: 428mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 455IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 2mg