Chef Salad Pasta Salad
This creamy chef salad pasta salad is loaded with rotini, ham, turkey, cheese, eggs, and fresh veggies tossed in a tangy, creamy dressing. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe perfect for potlucks, meal prep, and quick family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 MINUTES
- Cook Time: 10 MINUTES
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 SERVINGS 1x
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, SIDE DISH | PASTA SALAD
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Pasta Salad:
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 cup diced turkey (or chicken)
- 1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup cucumber, sliced
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- ½ cup croutons
For the Dressing:
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- In a large bowl, add cooled pasta, ham, turkey, cheddar cheese, eggs, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and romaine lettuce.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Sprinkle in croutons just before serving for added crunch.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- Add lettuce and croutons right before serving to keep them crisp
- For extra flavor, use thick-cut deli meat
- If the salad dries out, stir in a little extra mayo or a splash of milk
- Great for meal prep — flavors get better as it sits
Find it online: https://www.firsthomelovelife.com/chef-salad-pasta-salad/