Hearty Sandwich Pasta Mix (Printable Version)
A fresh take on sandwich flavors blended into a colorful pasta salad dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Noodle Base
01 -
12 ounces of rotini in three colors
→ Meat Layers
02 -
1 cup ham, diced into cubes
03 -
1 cup turkey, cut into cubes
04 -
1/2 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
→ Crisp Veggies
05 -
1 cup lettuce, finely shredded
06 -
1/2 cup tomatoes, cut into small pieces
07 -
1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
→ Cheese & Sauce
08 -
1 cup cheddar cheese, chopped into cubes
09 -
1/2 cup of mayo
10 -
2 tablespoons of ranch flavoring
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Boil the tri-colored rotini until it’s slightly firm, following the package. Drain, rinse under cool water, and let it chill so it doesn't stick together.
02 -
Dice turkey, ham, and bacon into bite-size chunks. Toss them together evenly. Add cheese pieces at the end to avoid melting during mixing.
03 -
Blend mayo and ranch spice in a bowl until creamy. Test the flavor and tweak the seasoning if needed.
04 -
Stir the cooked pasta, meat layer, and sauce gently until coated. Sprinkle lettuce over the top just before serving to keep it crisp. Let the salad chill for an hour in the fridge before eating.
# Additional Notes:
01 -
Let the pasta cool to keep it from clumping together.
02 -
Cut ingredients evenly so every bite has balanced flavors.
03 -
Toss in fresh lettuce only when ready to eat for that crunch.
04 -
Season the salad after it warms to room temperature to spread flavors better.
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Hold some dressing to fix texture after chilling if needed.