This Club Sandwich Pasta Salad is everything you love about the classic deli sandwich—savory meats, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, tangy dressing, and sharp cheese—transformed into a chilled, creamy pasta salad that’s perfect for potlucks, lunches, or easy summer dinners. It’s a satisfying blend of textures and flavors that comes together quickly and feeds a crowd.
Rotini pasta provides the perfect base, capturing the rich and tangy dressing in its spirals. Tender chicken, smoky bacon, crisp romaine, and cubes of cheddar create a hearty mix reminiscent of a traditional club sandwich, while red onion and tomatoes add freshness and bite. The creamy dressing, with its balance of mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, and vinegar, ties it all together with just the right amount of zing.
This salad is versatile and make-ahead friendly—ideal for warm-weather meals when you want something light yet filling. Customize it to your taste by swapping in turkey, adding avocado, or mixing in crunchy extras like croutons or chopped pickles.
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Whether you’re packing it up for a picnic or serving it as a cool side at a backyard BBQ, this dish is guaranteed to be a hit.
Servings and timing:
Serves 6
Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 3 cups rotini pasta, cooked and cooled
- 1½ cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
- 4 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- ¾ cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
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