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Club Sandwich Pasta Salad

Savor the Summer with Easy Club Sandwich Pasta Salad

This Club Sandwich Pasta Salad combines beloved flavors into a refreshing, effortless summer side dish perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Tri-color Pasta Can substitute with rotini or elbow macaroni
For the Creamy Base
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise For a lighter alternative, use Greek yogurt
  • 2-3 tbsp Ranch Seasoning Or use bottled ranch dressing for convenience
For the Salad
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Pepper jack cheese for extra spiciness
  • 1 cup Cooked Bacon Bits Or use cooked bacon for quicker assembly
  • 1 cup Diced Ham Substitute with roast beef or chicken if desired
  • 1 cup Diced Turkey Grilled chicken can work too; omit for vegetarian
  • 1 cup Chopped Tomatoes Use ripe vine or cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cups Chopped Lettuce Keep separate until serving to avoid wilting

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • medium bowl
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tri-color pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise with ranch seasoning to create the dressing. Stir until well mixed.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cheddar cheese, bacon bits, ham, turkey, and tomatoes. Pour in the dressing and toss the ingredients together.
  4. Fold in chopped lettuce gently to maintain its crispness.
  5. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed; adjust creaminess with more mayonnaise or ranch if desired.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight. Serve cold, stirring to redistribute the dressing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Best enjoyed when chilled; can be made a day in advance for optimal flavor.

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