Description
A creamy and colorful pasta salad that combines the flavors of a classic club sandwich, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces Tri-color Pasta
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup Tomato
- 6 slices Turkey Bacon
- 2 cups Lettuce
- 4 ounces Ham (lunch meat)
- 4 ounces Turkey (lunch meat)
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 packet Ranch Seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the tri-color pasta and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- Prepare the add-ins: While the pasta cools, chop the turkey bacon, lettuce, ham, and turkey into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes if using those.
- Combine the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped turkey bacon, lettuce, ham, turkey, cheddar cheese, and tomatoes.
- Make the dressing: In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise with the ranch seasoning until well incorporated.
- Toss it all together: Pour the creamy dressing over the pasta mixture and gently toss until everything is well coated.
- Chill and serve: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish: Before serving, give it one last gentle toss and garnish with extra cheese or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
This pasta salad stays delicious for up to 3 days in the fridge. Feel free to customize with your favorite ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg