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Chicken Club Pasta Salad

Zesty Chicken Club Pasta Salad for a Refreshing Summer Bite

Enjoy the delightful Chicken Club Pasta Salad, a versatile dish perfect for summer with fresh veggies, bacon, and creamy dressing.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 2 cups corkscrew-shaped pasta Any preferred pasta shape can be used.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Italian-style salad dressing Homemade dressing can enhance flavor.
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise Substitute with low-fat mayo or Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
For the Salad
  • 2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken Leftover grilled chicken or turkey works well.
  • 6 slices crispy cooked bacon Consider turkey bacon for a lighter option or omit for vegetarian.
  • 1 cup cubed Muenster cheese Substitutes include cheddar or mozzarella.
  • 1 cup chopped celery Can swap with chopped bell peppers for different flavors.
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper Feel free to mix colors or omit.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes Grape or diced tomatoes are excellent substitutes.
  • 1 medium avocado Add just before serving to maintain freshness.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add corkscrew-shaped pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, stirring occasionally. Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine Italian-style salad dressing with mayonnaise. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add the cooked and cooled pasta to the bowl with the dressing. Toss in the chopped rotisserie chicken, crispy bacon, cubed Muenster cheese, chopped celery, diced green bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, and diced avocado. Gently stir everything together.
  4. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
  5. Once chilled, stir the salad gently. Add the avocado just before serving to keep it fresh.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal freshness, store the Chicken Club Pasta Salad in an airtight container and keep ingredients like dressing and avocado separate until serving.

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