Description
A refreshing twist on the classic club sandwich, this pasta salad combines rotini pasta, juicy chicken, crispy bacon, and fresh vegetables, all brought together with a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Fusilli or Penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, cubed
- 4 slices crispy bacon, chopped
- 1 cup mixed fresh vegetables (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers)
- 1/2 cup creamy dressing (mayonnaise, mustard, spices)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Let cool.
- Grill or pan-fry the chicken until golden brown, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Fry the bacon until crispy and chop it into small pieces.
- Chop the vegetables as preferred.
- Combine the pasta, chicken, bacon, and vegetables in a large bowl.
- Add the dressing and mix thoroughly. Ensure all ingredients are well coated.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to add croutons for extra crunch or substitute chicken with beans/tofu for a vegetarian version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg