Attention all food lovers, get ready to indulge in a tantalizing twist on a classic dish. Imagine the creamy goodness of macaroni salad infused with the savory flavors of a turkey club sandwich.
This Turkey Club Macaroni Salad is a mouthwatering creation that will have your taste buds dancing and your stomach begging for seconds. Read on to discover the perfect dish to elevate your summer picnics and BBQs. Get ready to take your taste buds on a flavorful journey!
I love a good macaroni salad, but I wanted something a little extra recently. A little leftover turkey and cheddar cheese got me thinking about a club sandwich all it needed was a little bacon... which makes everything better.
I added a little green onion to mine, which isn't part of the classic club sandwich. And I left out the bread, lettuce and little toothpicks to hold it all together.
What is the Best Pasta for Macaroni Salad?
The key to picking a pasta for macaroni salad is to chose a shape that will hold the dressing and complement the size of the other ingredients. While salad macaroni would work for some salads, I think it is too small in this case.
Some popular macaroni choices I recommend for this salad:
- elbow macaroni
- medium shells
- orecchiette
- cavatappi (which is what is in the photographs)
Fusilli, rotini, farfalle, and penne could also work but I think the others fit the ingredient shapes better. But, use what you like and you have on hand.
Ingredients
The ingredients for this salad are a combination of macaroni salad and a turkey club sandwich (minus the the bread and lettuce):
Besides the pasta mentioned above, you will also need:
- cooked bacon
- cooked turkey (or chicken)
- cheddar cheese
- cherry tomatoes
- green onions or parsley (for garnish)
- mayonnaise or ranch dressing
The amounts below are estimates and should be used as a starting point. Like any salad, adjust it to your tastes.
More Macaroni Recipes from #OurFamilyTable
From macaroni salads to mac and cheese with plenty of ideas in between, macaroni is so adaptable. Here are some must make recipes to get in your meal rotation soon:
Must Make Macaroni Recipes
- Baked Macaroni and Cheese Bites from Creative Cynchronicity
- Beer and Brats Mac and Cheese from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
- Club Sandwich Macaroni Salad from That Recipe
- Fusilli with green beans, pancetta, and Parmesan from Karen's Kitchen Stories
- Spicy Baked Mac and Cheese from Magical Ingredients
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Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni (see blog text above for alternatives)
- 4-6 ounces cooked turkey (cut in small chunks)
- 4 ounces Cheddar cheese (cut in small chunks)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (quartered)
- Β½ - ΒΎ cup ranch dressing (or mayonnaise)
- 2-3 green onions - green part only (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook pasta per package directions, drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Drain thoroughly.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, turkey, bacon, cheese and tomatoes.
- Add Β½ cup dressing to pasta and stir gently. Refrigerate at least one hour before serving.
- Before serving, add extra dressing if needed. Top with chopped green onion tops.
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Until next time, happy eating!
~Audrey
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