A fun twist on the classic club sandwich transformed into a pasta salad with crispy bacon turkey chicken and creamy dressing. Perfect for lunch or a picnic!
Ingredients
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300 g (10 oz) pasta (penne or rotini work great)
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200 g (7 oz) cooked chicken breast diced
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100 g (3.5 oz) deli turkey sliced and diced
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4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
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1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
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1 cucumber diced
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2–3 hard-boiled eggs chopped
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½ cup cheddar cheese shredded (optional)
For the dressing
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½ cup mayonnaise
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2 tablespoons sour cream
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1 tablespoon yellow mustard
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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Salt to taste
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the pasta
Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
2️⃣ Prepare the dressing
In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise sour cream mustard vinegar garlic powder onion powder and black pepper. Adjust seasoning with salt to taste.
3️⃣ Assemble the salad
In a large bowl combine the cooked pasta chicken turkey bacon cherry tomatoes cucumber and hard-boiled eggs.
4️⃣ Add the dressing
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
5️⃣ Serve & enjoy
Chill for 30 minutes before serving or enjoy immediately. Top with shredded cheddar cheese for extra richness.
✨ Tip: For a little crunch add croutons or shredded lettuce just before serving!