Description
The Club Sandwich Pasta Bowl is a fun twist on the classic deli sandwich, combining pasta with savory turkey, crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes, and crunchy lettuce—all tossed in a creamy dressing. It’s a hearty, chilled pasta salad perfect for lunch, meal prep, or summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini or penne pasta
- 1 cup cooked turkey or chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, turkey, bacon, cherry tomatoes, lettuce, cheddar cheese, and red onion.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Wait to add lettuce just before serving to keep it crisp.
- Use rotisserie chicken or deli turkey for convenience.
- Can be made a day ahead—store dressing separately and mix before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: club sandwich pasta, pasta salad, bacon turkey pasta, cold pasta bowl, summer lunch idea