Club Sandwich Pasta Salad 🥓🥪🍝
A flavorful and refreshing twist on the classic club sandwich, packed with tender pasta, crisp veggies, savory meats, and a creamy ranch dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a hearty side dish!
📝 Ingredients
12 oz tri-color pasta 🍝
8 oz block of cheddar cheese, cubed 🧀
1 tomato, diced 🍅
1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled 🥓
1 cup lettuce, shredded 🥬
1 cup ham, diced 🍖
1 cup turkey, diced 🦃
1 cup mayonnaise 🥄
1 packet ranch seasoning mix 🌿
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta:
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to cool. Let the pasta drain thoroughly and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
2️⃣ Prepare the Salad Ingredients:
Cube the cheddar cheese, dice the tomato, and shred the lettuce.
Dice the ham and turkey, and crumble the cooked bacon.
3️⃣ Assemble the Salad:
Add the cheddar cheese, tomato, bacon, lettuce, ham, turkey, mayonnaise, and ranch seasoning mix to the bowl with the pasta.
Toss everything together until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
4️⃣ Chill the Salad:
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld together.
5️⃣ Serve:
Serve the pasta salad chilled as a side dish or a light meal. Enjoy the flavors of a classic club sandwich in every bite!
⏰ Details:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 6 hours
Total Time: ~6 hours 15 minutes
🍴 Servings: 6
🌟 Tips for Success:
Additions: Include sliced avocado or boiled eggs for extra creaminess and protein.
Ranch Seasoning Alternative: Use 1 tsp each of garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, and parsley if you don’t have a seasoning packet.
Make Ahead: This salad gets better as it sits, so make it a day in advance for the best flavor.