Description
A vibrant and creamy pasta salad inspired by the classic club sandwich, perfect for summer picnics and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spiral or rotini)
- 1 cup cooked turkey, diced
- 1 cup cooked ham, diced
- 1/2 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce leaves for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add your pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente. Strain in a colander and let it cool completely.
- Combine your ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cooled pasta, diced turkey, ham, crumbled bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, and cubed cheddar cheese.
- Prepare the dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over your pasta mixture. Stir gently to coat every piece evenly.
- Serve: Serve on a bed of crisp lettuce leaves or chill in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, replace half the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt. Customize the salad by adding different vegetables like cucumbers or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg