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Club Sandwich Pasta Salad

Delicious Club Sandwich Pasta Salad: Your Summer Favorite

A delicious Club Sandwich Pasta Salad that's versatile and perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Base
  • 8 oz Tri-color Pasta Short pasta like rotini or fusilli can be used as substitutes.
For the Creamy Mix
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be a lighter alternative.
  • 1 packet Ranch Seasoning Bottled ranch dressing can simplify preparation.
For the Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack can be used.
  • 6 slices Bacon Real bacon bits can save preparation time.
  • 1 cup Tomato Cherry tomatoes are a sweeter alternative.
  • 4 oz Ham (lunch meat) Alternatives include oven-roasted turkey or chicken.
  • 4 oz Turkey (lunch meat) Any preferred deli meat can substitute.
For the Freshness
  • 2 cups Lettuce Romaine is recommended for the best texture.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water over high heat. Once boiling, add tri-color pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. While the pasta cools, dice the cheddar cheese and tomatoes, slice the ham and turkey, and chop the romaine lettuce.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, ham, turkey, and tomatoes. In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise and ranch seasoning. Pour over pasta mixture and toss gently.
  4. Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, ideally overnight.
  5. Before serving, check the salad consistency, add more mayonnaise or ranch dressing if dry. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Customizable with additional ingredients and seasonings to suit your taste.

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