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Chicken Club Pasta Salad

Delicious Chicken Club Pasta Salad for Easy Summer Lunches

This Chicken Club Pasta Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish perfect for summer lunches.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz corkscrew-shaped pasta Feel free to use any pasta shape you like.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Italian-style salad dressing Homemade dressing can elevate the flavor.
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise Consider low-fat mayo or Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
For the Salad
  • 2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken Leftover grilled chicken or turkey works wonderfully too.
  • 6 slices crispy cooked bacon Swap with turkey bacon for a lighter option or omit for vegetarian.
  • 1 cup cubed Muenster cheese Substitute with cheddar or mozzarella as desired.
  • 1 cup chopped celery Can be swapped with bell peppers for a different flavor.
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper Mix colors for a vibrant look or omit entirely.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes Grape tomatoes or diced regular tomatoes are great alternatives.
  • 1 medium avocado Add just before serving to keep it fresh.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add corkscrew-shaped pasta. Cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine Italian-style salad dressing and mayonnaise. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Add the cooled pasta, rotisserie chicken, bacon, Muenster cheese, celery, green bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and avocado into the dressing. Fold gently to combine.
  4. Cover with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Serve chilled, garnished with freshly chopped herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Rinse the pasta after cooking to prevent clumping. Add avocado last to keep it fresh.

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