Description
A playful twist on picnic favorites, this pasta salad combines the flavors of a club sandwich with high-protein ingredients, making it family-friendly and easy to share.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 4 oz cooked lunch meats (turkey, ham, or chicken)
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and let it cool.
- Combine the cooled pasta, lunch meats, chopped bacon, cherry tomatoes, lettuce, and cheese in a large bowl.
- Drizzle the ranch dressing over the mixture and toss until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, swap the bacon for smoked mushrooms or tempeh. Use rotini for more dressing absorption or penne for a smoother bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg