Pasta Club Salad

From Cooking and Entertaining, September 1998. Chill time is not included in the times.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 12  ounces penne, lisce or 12  ounces rotini pasta
• 3  cups  cooked chicken, cubed
• 8  slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1  cup  ranch salad dressing
• 6  cups  salad greens, torn
• 2  large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1 1⁄2 cups cheddar cheese or  cheese, blend

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Drain; rinse with cold water.
3. Toss pasta with chicken or turkey, bacon and dressing.
4. Cover and chill at least 1 hour before serving.
5. Toss pasta mixture with salad greens, tomatoes and 1 cup of cheese. Arrange on serving plates; top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Season with pepper to taste.