Go Back
+ servings
Club Sandwich Pasta Salad

Club Sandwich Pasta Salad: Easy, Flavorful Summer Delight

A delightful Club Sandwich Pasta Salad that combines juicy lunch meats, crispy bacon, and fresh veggies in a creamy dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Tri-color Pasta Use your favorite pasta shape
For the Salad
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Consider Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack for an extra kick
  • 1 cup Tomato Cherry tomatoes are preferable
  • 4 slices Bacon Turkey bacon can be used as an alternative
  • 2 cups Lettuce Iceberg or romaine is ideal
  • 1 cup Lunch Meat (Ham and Turkey) Other deli meats work well too
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be a lighter alternative
  • 1 packet Ranch Seasoning Bottled ranch dressing can save time

Equipment

  • pot
  • Colander
  • large mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the tri-color pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  2. Chop the cheddar cheese, tomato, lunch meats and lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 6–8 minutes, then crumble.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced cheese, chopped bacon, diced tomato, and lunch meats. Gently fold in the lettuce. Add mayonnaise and ranch seasoning, mixing carefully.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight for best flavor.
  5. Once ready to serve, stir gently and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve chilled, garnished with additional lettuce or tomato if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 20gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Can be prepared a day in advance for enhanced flavors. Adjust dressing to taste before serving.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!