Description
This Club Sandwich Pasta Salad is a vibrant and hearty dish that beautifully combines the beloved flavors of a classic club sandwich with the refreshing qualities of a pasta salad. Perfect for sunny days, picnics, or casual gatherings, it features tri-color pasta tossed with fresh vegetables, tender chicken and turkey, and creamy ranch dressing. Not only is it easy to whip up in just 15 minutes, but it’s also highly customizable to accommodate your favorite ingredients. This make-ahead salad gets even better after chilling in the fridge, allowing the flavors to meld together for an unforgettable taste experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces tri-color pasta
- 8-ounce block of cheddar cheese (cubed)
- 1 tomato (diced)
- 1 cup cooked chicken (chopped)
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- 1 cup diced turkey
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the tri-color pasta in boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with cubed cheddar cheese, chopped chicken, diced tomato, chopped lettuce, diced turkey, mayonnaise, and ranch seasoning.
- Gently toss all ingredients until well combined.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg