I first found the recipe for this Pasta Cobb Salad in a circular ad for Skinner in the summer of ’99, and it’s been a family favorite ever since.
Pasta Cobb Salad
Course: SaladsCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: EasyServings
8
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
30
minutesIngredients
8 oz. tri-colored spiral noodles
4 slices of cooked bacon
2 cups of cooked chicken
1/3 cup of sliced green onions
4 oz. crumbled blue cheese
1 1/2 cup of chopped tomatoes
8 oz. Italian dressing
parsley flakes or chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Directions
- boil noodles according to package directions. Rinse in cold water and drain well.
- cook bacon slices until crisp and crumble into pieces, reserve 1 TBSP of bacon grease
- cook chicken on bacon grease until cooked through, remove and cut into 1 inch pieces
- while chicken is browning, cut tomatoes and slice green onions
- after cooked ingredients have cooled, mix all ingredients together in a large bowl
- garnish with parsley
- serve immediately or cover and refrigerate
Notes
- Shortcut: use already cooked chicken (try John Souls) and prepackaged bacon bits.
- For a milder flavor, substitute feta cheese for the blue cheese.
This flavorful dish is always a hit at luncheons, showers, and potlucks. It’s also perfect for a picnic or dining al fresco.
Enjoy alone or serve with a side of fruit, and finger sandwiches for a light summer meal.
Tara @ Suburble says
I love pasta salads, and this one looks heavenly! Can’t wait to try it! 🙂
Mrs. Hines says
I really enjoy this salad. I only make it during the warmer months, so I look forward to making it the first time every year. Let me know if you try it.
Atta Girl Amy says
This looks so yummy. Perfect for summer. A great twist on Cobb salad.
Thistle says
What a fun idea!!!! Perfect for summer! Love this and I totally pinned it!
Happy day to you!
Angela says
This sounds yummy!! Will definitely try this one!~~Angela
Mrs. Hines says
Thanks for totally pinning it, Kari! 😉 Let me know if you try the recipe.
Mrs. Hines says
Angela, it’s going to be your new favorite!
Mrs. Hines says
It is a great twist on the Cobb salad…love any excuse to eat pasta. 😉
Laurie@Vin'yet Etc. says
This looks awesome, pinning to my crazy busy board…
~Laurie @ Vin’yet Etc.
Mrs. Hines says
Thank you, Laurie. It’s a really good salad..very happy to share it.
Cindy Eikenberg says
Sharon, I love pasta salads – this one sounds delicious and perfect for a spring/summer weekend! Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful weekend. Pinning!
Cynthia @ A Button Tufted Life... says
This looks delish!! Can’t wait to try it! Pinning!
Kelley says
Making this one for sure! Looks easy to do and really yummy, thanks for sharing 🙂
Mrs. Hines says
We love it! It’s very flavorful and always a hit with the crowd. You’ll be making it from now on.