Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) rotini, elbow, or farfalle pasta
- 6 slices crispy turkey turkey turkey bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled
- 1 cup cooked turkey breast, diced (leftover roasted turkey or quality deli turkey works great)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional, for balance)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh chives or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and cool the pasta completely. Set aside in a large bowl.
- Add the crumbled crispy turkey turkey turkey bacon, diced cooked turkey breast, halved cherry tomatoes, finely diced red onion, and shredded romaine lettuce to the bowl with the cooled pasta.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar (if using), garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the pasta mixture. Gently toss all the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated in the creamy dressing. Ensure the turkey and vegetables are well distributed.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or ideally 1-2 hours, to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill thoroughly. A longer chill time enhances the taste.
- Before serving, give the Club Sandwich Pasta Salad another gentle toss. Garnish generously with fresh chopped chives or parsley for a pop of color and fresh flavor. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
This salad is fantastic made a few hours ahead to let the flavors develop. For the freshest crunch, consider adding the shredded romaine lettuce just before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Diced avocado or a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese make delicious additions!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg