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Club Sandwich Pasta Salad picnic idea

Delicious Club Sandwich Pasta Salad Picnic Idea You’ll Love

A delightful Club Sandwich Pasta Salad perfect for picnics, combining chicken, bacon, and pasta in a creamy dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces Rotini or penne pasta Cook according to package instructions.
  • 1 cup Cooked chicken breast Cubed.
  • ½ cup Cooked bacon Crumble into pieces.
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved.
  • ¼ cup Red onion Thinly sliced.
  • 2 cups Romaine lettuce Chopped.
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese Or mozzarella.
  • 1 cup Cubed toasted bread or croutons For added crunch.
For the Dressing
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise Or Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
  • ¼ cup Sour cream Use more mayonnaise for a lighter take.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar Or substitute with white vinegar.
  • to taste Salt Essential seasoning.
  • to taste Black pepper Essential seasoning.
Optional Garnish
  • to taste Fresh parsley or chives For color and freshness.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Pot
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the dressing by whisking mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  2. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes, then drain and cool.
  3. Combine the cooked pasta, chicken, bacon, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and romaine in a large bowl.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
  5. Fold in croutons just before serving to maintain their crunch.
  6. Garnish with parsley or chives and serve immediately or refrigerate to enhance flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad is versatile; enjoy chilled or at room temperature, and feel free to customize ingredients as desired.

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