Description
A creamy and fresh pasta salad that combines the classic flavors of a club sandwich into a delightful dish perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Pasta (e.g., rotini or penne)
- 1 cup Cooked Turkey, diced
- 1 cup Cooked Ham, diced
- 1 cup Crispy Bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Lettuce Leaves for Serving
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it down for the salad.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced turkey, ham, crumbled bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, and shredded cheddar cheese. Gently fold the ingredients together, ensuring everything is evenly distributed.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy. Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
- Mix Everything Together: Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently, ensuring every piece is coated with the dressing.
- Serve: Place generous scoops of the salad on crisp lettuce leaves for presentation. Alternatively, chill in the refrigerator until you’re ready to enjoy it.
Notes
For optimum flavor, let the salad sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg