Description
Cobb Pasta Salad: A Fresh Take on Classic Comfort Food is a delightful blend of vibrant flavors and hearty ingredients, perfect for any gathering. This refreshing yet satisfying salad combines the classic Cobb salad elements with pasta, making it an excellent choice for BBQs, potlucks, and family dinners. Featuring protein-packed turkey bacon, tender chicken, creamy blue cheese, and fresh veggies, this dish is not only simple to prepare but also customizable to suit your dietary preferences. Whether enjoyed as a side or main dish, Cobb Pasta Salad promises to impress your guests and leave them wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Rotini Pasta (or alternative pasta)
- 6 slices Turkey Bacon
- 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast
- 4 large Hard-Boiled Eggs
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 medium Avocado
- 1/2 cup Crumbled Blue Cheese
- 1 cup Ranch Dressing
- Kosher Salt and Coarse Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Fry turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy; chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Hard-boil eggs in cold water; bring to a boil, cover, and let sit for 10-12 minutes. Cool in an ice bath before peeling and chopping.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, bacon, chicken, chopped eggs, cherry tomatoes, avocado, blue cheese, ranch dressing, salt, and pepper. Toss gently until well mixed.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (220g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 145mg