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Chicken Club Pasta Salad

Delicious Chicken Club Pasta Salad for Easy Meal Prep

This Chicken Club Pasta Salad combines pasta with club sandwich flavors, perfect for meal prep.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces corkscrew pasta rotini or fusilli
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Italian-style dressing consider a vinaigrette for a lighter alternative
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be used for a lighter option
For the Salad
  • 2 cups cooked chicken chopped, try rotisserie chicken for convenience
  • 6 slices cooked bacon crumbled, use turkey bacon for a leaner choice
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup shredded Muenster cheese swap it for cheddar or mozzarella if preferred
  • 1/2 cup celery diced
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper chopped, substitute with red or yellow for added sweetness
  • 1 unit ripe avocado diced, add just before serving
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by bringing a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add 8 ounces of corkscrew pasta and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until al dente. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  2. In a spacious mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup of Italian-style dressing and 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, whisking until smooth.
  3. Add the cooled pasta, 2 cups of chopped chicken, 6 slices of crumbled bacon, 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup of shredded Muenster cheese, 1/2 cup each of diced celery and chopped green bell pepper, and the diced avocado to the mixing bowl.
  4. Gently toss all ingredients together using a spatula, ensuring that the dressing coats everything evenly.
  5. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Avocado should be added just before serving to maintain freshness.

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