Description
This Chicken Club Pasta Salad is a delightful mix of tender chicken, crispy bacon, creamy avocado, and fresh vegetables tossed with a tangy ranch dressing. It’s a perfect dish for picnics, potlucks, or a light summer meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta Salad:
- 3 cups cooked rotini pasta
- 2 cups cooked diced chicken breast
- 6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced avocado
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix pasta, chicken, bacon, tomatoes, cheese, lettuce, avocado, and red onion.
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk ranch dressing and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Toss Salad: Pour dressing over salad, toss gently to coat.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill: Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy cold or at room temperature.
Notes
- Add lemon juice to avocado to prevent browning.
- For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
