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Chicken Club Pasta Salad

Chicken Club Pasta Salad: Your New Favorite Summer Dish

Enjoy a delicious Chicken Club Pasta Salad that's perfect for summer gatherings, packed with protein, veggies, and a creamy dressing.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Salad
  • 12 oz Corkscrew-shaped pasta whole grain for added nutrition
  • 2 cups Chopped, cooked rotisserie chicken adds protein
  • 6 slices Crispy cooked bacon turkey bacon is a substitute
  • 8 oz Cubed Muenster cheese cheddar can be a substitute
For the Fresh Veggies
  • 1 cup Chopped celery can substitute with diced cucumber
  • 1 cup Chopped green bell pepper any bell pepper color is suitable
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes grape tomatoes can be used
  • 1 large Avocado add just before serving
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Italian-style salad dressing homemade dressing can elevate flavor
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be a lighter alternative

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the corkscrew-shaped pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and let cool.
  2. Rinse the pasta under cold running water for about 1-2 minutes to cool it down and remove excess starch.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Italian-style salad dressing and mayonnaise until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the dressing. Gently fold in the chopped chicken, crispy bacon, cubed cheese, chopped celery, green bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes.
  5. Cube the avocado and fold it into the salad just before serving.
  6. Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 23gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Add avocado just before serving to maintain freshness.

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