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Chicken Club Pasta Salad for Light, Flavorful Summer Feasts

Chicken Club Pasta Salad for Light, Flavorful Summer Fun

Enjoy this Chicken Club Pasta Salad for light, flavorful summer feasts, a medley of crispy bacon, tender chicken, and crunchy veggies.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Corkscrew-shaped pasta Substitute any pasta shape you prefer.
  • 2 cups Chopped rotisserie chicken Use leftover grilled chicken or turkey.
  • 4 slices Crispy cooked bacon Opt for turkey bacon or omit for a vegetarian version.
  • 1 cup Cubed Muenster cheese Substitute with cheddar or mozzarella as desired.
  • 1 cup Chopped celery Swap for bell peppers if preferred.
  • 1 cup Chopped green bell pepper Mix colors or leave out entirely.
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Grape or regular diced tomatoes work as substitutes.
  • 1 medium Avocado Add just before serving to keep it fresh.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Italian-style salad dressing Homemade can enhance flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Swap for low-fat mayo or Greek yogurt for a lighter option.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • colander
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Directions
  1. Cook the pasta by boiling salted water in a large pot. Add corkscrew pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
  2. Prepare the dressing by whisking together the Italian-style salad dressing and mayonnaise in a mixing bowl until smooth.
  3. Combine the cooled pasta, chopped rotisserie chicken, crispy bacon, cubed Muenster cheese, chopped celery, green bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and diced avocado in the dressing.
  4. Chill the salad by covering the bowl with plastic wrap or transferring to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Serve the salad chilled, garnished with extra avocado or fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 22gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 540mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Enjoy your Chicken Club Pasta Salad paired with garlic bread or grilled veggies for a complete meal experience.

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