Club Sandwich Pasta Salad
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5
Club Sandwich Pasta Salad
Description
This pasta salad uses cooked and drained farfalle pasta mixed with chopped romaine lettuce, halved tomatoes, diced turkey breast deli meat, cooked diced bacon, shredded cheese (such as a Mexican blend), and sliced green onions. The salad is dressed with a combination of ranch dressing and barbecue sauce seasoned with freshly ground black pepper. The mixture is tossed until evenly coated.
The salad features familiar club sandwich flavors presented in a cold pasta dish. The ranch provides creaminess, while the barbecue sauce adds a smoky and slightly sweet contrast. The fresh vegetables bring crispness, and the cheese and meat add savory depth. Prepared and served fresh, this salad maintains its texture and flavor balance well.
This dish is ideal for a picnic, potluck, or casual meal, enjoyed shortly after mixing to preserve the crunch of the lettuce and freshness of the ingredients.
Ingredients
- ½ pound farfalle pasta 8 ounces; rigatoni, ziti, small shells may be substituted
- romaine lettuce about 6 cups
- 1 to 1 ½ cups tomatoes halved, cherry or grape
- 8 ounces turkey breast diced into bite-sized pieces, deli
- Bacon diced small (I use one 2.5-ounce package precooked bacon and microwave it for 1 minute to save time, about 10 slices, about 3/4 cup, cooked
- 1 to 1.5 cups cheese I use a Mexican blend, shredded
- 3 to 4 green onions sliced into thin rounds
- ranch dressing or more if desired (mayo may be substituted, about 1/2 cup
- 2 to 4 tablespoons barbecue sauce I prefer 4 tablespoons
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste, freshly ground
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, and add to a large bowl.
- Add the lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, turkey, cheese, green onions, and toss to combine; set aside.
- To a small bowl, add the ranch dressing, barbecue sauce, pepper, stir to combine, and evenly drizzle over the salad. If necessary, add additional ranch as desired to evenly coat the salad.
- Serve immediately after dressed. Salad is best fresh.
- Adapted from BLT Pasta Salad
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 258kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 833mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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