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Club Sandwich Pasta Salad

A fresh and satisfying pasta salad that combines the layered flavors of a classic club sandwich into a convenient dish, packed with tender pasta, crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and more.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Salad Ingredients
  • 12 oz pasta (rotini, bowtie, or penne)
  • 1.5 cups cooked chicken breast, diced (grilled or rotisserie)
  • 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce (romaine or iceberg)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup red onion, finely diced Optional additions may include avocado chunks, hard-boiled eggs, ranch dressing, or pickles.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Let it cool completely.
  2. While the pasta is cooling, dice the chicken, crumble the bacon, halve the cherry tomatoes, shred the lettuce, and grate the cheese. Keep the components ready for quick assembly.
Mixing
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chicken, bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, cheddar cheese, and red onion. Gently toss everything together until well combined.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately as a warm pasta salad or cover and refrigerate for 1–2 hours for a refreshing cold dish. The flavors develop even more after chilling!

Notes

Dressing Ideas: Add a creamy element with ranch, mayo-yogurt mix, or honey mustard dressing for extra richness. Low-carb option: Use chickpea or lentil pasta instead of traditional pasta. Add crunch: Sprinkle in croutons just before serving to mimic toasted bread. Make it vegetarian: Skip the bacon and chicken, and add hard-boiled eggs or roasted chickpeas.