Is this a warm pasta salad? Or a cold pasta salad?

This cobb pasta salad can be served warm or cold, depending on what you prefer. If you go warm, the cheese will melt a little. I personally like the pasta salad served cold and think it’s even better the next day when the noodles have had time to soak up the extra dressing!

Can I make the pasta Cobb salad recipe the day before?

Yes! You can either make the whole thing and let it sit overnight in the fridge, or you can do the prep work and mix it all up the day you serve. Your choice!

What about making this an Italian pasta salad?

An Italian pasta salad recipe is also delicious! By swapping out a few of the veggies and the dressing, you end up with a whole new flavor. Find my Italian Pasta Salad Recipe here .

Best Cobb Salad Recipe with Pasta | Dinner in 20 Minutes!

Cobb Salad Recipe with Pasta

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Enjoy this Cobb salad recipe with pasta instead of lettuce – a fresh twist on a classic! Chicken, bacon, cheddar, and veggies mix with pasta and dressing for a simple, filling meal or side dish.

Author: Don't Waste the Crumbs
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: Serves 4-6 1x
Category: Soup & Salad
Method: Dice and combine
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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16oz pasta, cooked according to package directions (448g)
4 oz cooked bacon, roughly chopped (about 4 slices) (112g)
2 cups shredded chicken (270g)
½ cup diced tomato (83g)
½ cup sliced olives (68g)
½ cup cubed cheddar cheese (66g)
1 avocado, diced (201g)
½ cup (ish) homemade ranch dressing (120g)

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Instructions

This recipe doesn’t come together until everything is cooked, so make sure you’re starting with cooked pasta, cooked bacon, and cooked chicken.
When those are ready, combine all of the ingredients, except the dressing, in a large salad bowl.
Add ¼ cup of salad dressing and toss to thoroughly mix. Add additional dressing if desired and serve immediately OR chill in the fridge for several hours.

Notes

Store leftover Cobb pasta salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Find it online: https://dontwastethecrumbs.com/california-cobb-pasta-salad/