Recipe Swap Thursday: Summer Salads

Chicken Club Pasta Salad

8 oz. corkscrew or spiral Pasta

3/4 cup Italian dressing

1/4 cup Mayo

2 cups chopped, cooked Chicken

1 cup Monterey Jack or Mozzarella Cheese, cubed or shredded

12 strips crisp-cooked Bacon, crumbled

1 cup chopped Celery

1 cup chopped Green Pepper

8 oz. Cherry Tomatoes, cut in half

1 Avocado, chopped (optional)


Cook and drain the pasta according to package directions and rinse with cold water. Whisk the dressing with the mayo in a large bowl, then stir in the pasta and the remaining ingredients. Spoon into serving bowl. Great for picnics too!



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*Note: Sorry I don't have a photo to share, but thanks to this Swap I'm reminded of this yummy salad and will be making it tomorrow to share at a potluck!