Description
This Club Sandwich Pasta Salad takes all the flavors of a classic club sandwich—chicken, bacon, tomatoes, and avocado—and transforms them into a creamy, delicious pasta salad perfect for picnics, BBQs, and meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces corkscrew-shaped pasta
- ¾ cup Italian-style salad dressing
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
- 12 slices crispy cooked bacon, crumbled
- 8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cubed Muenster cheese
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and rinse under cold water.
- Whisk together Italian dressing and mayonnaise in a large bowl.
- Add pasta, chicken, bacon, tomatoes, cheese, celery, and bell pepper; toss to coat.
- Gently mix in avocado just before serving.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for best flavor.
Notes
- Use Monterey Jack cheese instead of Muenster.
- Swap Greek yogurt for mayonnaise for a lighter option.
- Add fresh herbs like parsley or chives for extra flavor.
- Store in an airtight container and consume within 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg