Description
A light yet satisfying Chicken Club Pasta Salad, perfect for summer feasts and adaptable to various preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups corkscrew-shaped pasta
- 1/2 cup Italian-style salad dressing
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
- 4 slices crispy turkey strips
- 1 cup cubed Muenster cheese
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 avocado
Instructions
- Step: Boil corkscrew pasta in lightly salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Step: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together Italian dressing and mayonnaise until smooth and well combined.
- Step: Add the cooled pasta, chopped rotisserie chicken, crispy turkey strips, cubed cheese, chopped celery, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and avocado to the bowl with the dressing.
- Step: Gently stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Step: Cover the bowl and let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Notes
Can be garnished with fresh herbs like parsley or basil before serving for added freshness. This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: PASTA
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: pasta salad, chicken salad, summer feast, lunch, dinner