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Club Sandwich Pasta Salad

Ultimate Club Sandwich Pasta Salad for Easy Entertaining

This Club Sandwich Pasta Salad combines classic flavors into an easy dish perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 12 oz tri-color pasta any pasta shape can be used as a substitute
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese can swap with Monterey Jack or pepper jack
  • 1 cup tomato cherry tomatoes work well when halved
  • 6 slices bacon consider turkey bacon for a lighter option
  • 2 cups lettuce Iceberg or romaine is best for crunch
  • 1 cup lunch meat ham can use cooked chicken or salami
  • 1 cup lunch meat turkey feel free to use your favorite deli meat
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise Greek yogurt can provide a lighter, tangy alternative
  • 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning use bottled ranch dressing instead for convenience

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Club Sandwich Pasta Salad
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water, add pasta, and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Chop the ingredients: cube cheese, dice tomatoes, ham, and turkey, and cook bacon until crispy.
  3. Combine cooled pasta, cheese, bacon, lettuce, ham, turkey, and tomatoes in a large mixing bowl.
  4. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise with ranch seasoning until smooth, then pour over salad mixture.
  5. Gently toss ingredients together, ensuring everything is well incorporated.
  6. Chill covered in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  7. Before serving, toss salad again, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and add extra dressing if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a tastier salad, let it rest overnight in the fridge to deepen flavors. Adjust creaminess as needed before serving.

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