Description
Chicken Club Pasta Salad is the perfect dish for your light, flavorful summer feasts. This delightful salad brings together the classic flavors of a club sandwich with the heartiness of pasta, creating a refreshing meal that’s ideal for warm days and outdoor gatherings. With its vibrant combination of rotisserie chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy dressing, each bite bursts with flavor. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to prepare in just 10 minutes, making it a fabulous choice for busy summer schedules. Customize it according to your preferences or what you have on hand for an even more personal touch. Enjoy it as a satisfying main dish or a tasty side at your next barbecue or picnic!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups corkscrew-shaped pasta
- 1/2 cup Italian-style salad dressing
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup cubed Muenster cheese (or cheddar)
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 avocado
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, chop your vegetables and chicken: dice celery and bell pepper, halve cherry tomatoes, and cube cheese.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with Italian-style dressing and mayonnaise. Mix well.
- Fold in chicken, vegetables, cheese, and any optional ingredients.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop. Just before serving, gently stir in sliced avocado.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cold preparation
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 60mg