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Chicken Club Pasta Salad

Creamy Chicken Club Pasta Salad for Easy Meal Prep Delight

This Chicken Club Pasta Salad turns a classic sandwich into a delightful salad, perfect for meal prep and gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Corkscrew Pasta Can substitute with rotini or fusilli.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Italian-Style Dressing Use homemade vinaigrette or yogurt-based dressing for a lighter option.
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be used for a healthier alternative.
For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken, chopped Can substitute with grilled turkey, rotisserie chicken, or tofu.
  • 6 slices Cooked Bacon, crumbled Turkey bacon is a low-fat substitute.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Muenster Cheese Mozzarella or cheddar can be used as alternatives.
  • 1/2 cup Celery, diced
  • 1/2 cup Green Bell Pepper, chopped Other bell peppers can be used for a sweeter taste.
  • 1 Ripe Avocado, diced Add just before serving.
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Colander

Method
 

Cooking and Assembly
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and add 8 ounces of corkscrew pasta. Cook for 10–12 minutes until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of Italian-style dressing and 1/2 cup of mayonnaise until smooth.
  3. Add the cooled pasta, 2 cups of chopped cooked chicken, 6 slices of crumbled bacon, 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup of shredded Muenster cheese, 1/2 cup of diced celery, and 1/2 cup of chopped green bell pepper. Toss gently to coat.
  4. Add 1 diced ripe avocado just before serving and gently fold it in.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 23gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, prepare a day in advance and separate the dressing for optimal freshness.

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