Description
This Club Sandwich Pasta Salad is a delightful twist on traditional pasta salad, combining the flavors of a classic club sandwich in a convenient, chilled dish. It’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light summer meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta Salad:
- 8 oz rotini or penne pasta, cooked and cooled
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup cooked bacon, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cubed ham or turkey
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
Dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, prepare the dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add ingredients: Add pasta, chicken, bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, ham or turkey, and red onion to the bowl.
- Toss gently: Mix everything until coated with the dressing.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve: Garnish with extra lettuce or bacon before serving cold.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and light mayo.
- This salad can be prepared in advance and is perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
