Club Sandwich Pasta Salad Recipe
This Club Sandwich Pasta Salad is a delightful twist on the classic club sandwich, combining cooked pasta with tender chicken, crispy bacon, fresh veggies, and a creamy tangy dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch or picnic, it’s served chilled or at room temperature with crunchy toasted bread cubes for added texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked pasta (rotini or penne work well)
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, cubed
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cubed toasted bread (or croutons)
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley or chives
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked pasta, cubed chicken breast, crumbled bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, chopped romaine lettuce, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix gently to combine evenly.
- Add the dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture. Gently toss everything together ensuring all the ingredients are well coated with the creamy dressing.
- Incorporate crunch: Just before serving, fold in the cubed toasted bread or croutons carefully to maintain their crispness and add a delightful crunch to the salad.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or chives if desired. Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- To save time, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken instead of cooking chicken breast.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free pasta and gluten-free croutons or omit the toasted bread cubes.
- The salad tastes best when served within a few hours of preparation to keep the toasted bread cubes crispy.
- This recipe can be made a few hours in advance; keep the bread cubes separate until just before serving.
- Feel free to add other sandwich staples like sliced avocado or cucumber for added flavor and texture.
Keywords: club sandwich pasta salad, chicken pasta salad, club sandwich salad, pasta salad with bacon, creamy pasta salad, picnic salad
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