Description
This Chicken Club Pasta Salad is a delicious and satisfying dish perfect for a light meal or a potluck gathering. Tender rotini pasta is tossed with juicy chicken, crispy bacon, creamy avocado, and a flavorful dressing, creating a refreshing and flavorful salad.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta Salad:
- 3 cups cooked rotini pasta (cooled)
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (diced)
- 6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 avocado (diced)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Prepare the Salad: In a separate large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chicken, bacon, cherry tomatoes, cheddar cheese, red onion, avocado, and parsley.
- Toss with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter version.
- Add a handful of spinach or chopped romaine for extra greens.
- Wait to add the avocado until just before serving to prevent browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
