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Club Sandwich Pasta Salad

Delicious Club Sandwich Pasta Salad: Your New Summer Favorite

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This Club Sandwich Pasta Salad is a vibrant summer dish, featuring tri-color rotini, crispy bacon, and creamy dressing for an unforgettable meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz tri-color rotini pasta substitute any pasta shape if desired
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese or mozzarella or pepper jack
  • 6 slices bacon or pre-cooked bacon bits
  • 2 cups lettuce use iceberg or romaine
  • 1 cup lunch meat (ham and turkey) or substitute cooked chicken or tofu
  • 1 cup tomato consider cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup mayonnaise or substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning or use bottled ranch dressing

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • colander
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the tri-color rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, around 8-10 minutes. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse it under cold water.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled tri-color pasta with diced cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, chopped lettuce, diced ham, turkey, and chopped tomato. Drizzle the mayonnaise over these ingredients, followed by the ranch seasoning. Gently toss everything together.
  3. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator. Allow the salad to chill for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
  4. Before serving, give the salad a good stir and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Spoon the salad into serving bowls and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 14gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, let the salad chill overnight to allow the flavors to meld. Adjust creaminess as needed with extra mayonnaise or a dash of milk.

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