HOT BACON AND PASTA SALAD

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Dinner made easy with Betty Crocker® Suddenly Salad® classic salad mix. Have this delicious bacon salad ready in just 25 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box (7.75 oz) Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® classic salad mix
4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup sliced onion
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
4 cups baby spinach
1 pear, cut into bite-size pieces
4 oz blue cheese, crumbled (1 cup)

Steps:

  • Fill 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of water; heat to boiling. Add Pasta. Gently boil, uncovered, 12 minutes, stirring occasionally; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon and onion, stirring occasionally, until bacon is crisp. Transfer bacon and onion to large bowl with slotted spoon, reserving bacon drippings. Stir Seasoning mix from packet, vinegar, brown sugar, oil and mustard into drippings.
  • In large bowl, toss bacon and onion mixture, spinach, pear and dressing until mixed; stir in cooked pasta. Sprinkle cheese over top of salad. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1530 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 0 g

ILLEGAL NAFIZ 02
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I made this pasta salad for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors.


W M
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this one is really good. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the bacon adds a nice salty crunch.


Oshim Dipto
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This pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish. I usually make it the night before and it's even better the next day.


Steven Boileau
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I love this pasta salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit. I usually add a little bit of extra bacon because I love the flavor.


Andrew Koehler
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This pasta salad is delicious! The dressing is creamy and flavorful, and the bacon adds a nice smoky flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Shawno
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I've made this pasta salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dish for a summer cookout or potluck.


esme falzon
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use different types of pasta and vegetables to make it my own.


Raazik khan
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I made this pasta salad for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors.


Giovanni Valles
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this one is really good. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the bacon adds a nice salty crunch.


Kinza Akram
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This pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish. I usually make it the night before and it's even better the next day.


MalikIbrahimmalik MalikIbrahimmali
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I love this pasta salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit. I usually add a little bit of extra bacon because I love the flavor.


Jashai Webb
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This pasta salad is delicious! The dressing is creamy and flavorful, and the bacon adds a nice smoky flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Local Kanaka
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I've made this pasta salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dish for a summer cookout or potluck.


tomie
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, even the kids. It's a great dish for any occasion.


Ahmmed sazzad
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This is the best pasta salad I've ever had. The dressing is creamy and flavorful, and the bacon adds just the right amount of smokiness. I highly recommend this recipe.


Grace Pontius
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I'm not usually a fan of pasta salad, but this one is a game-changer. The hot bacon dressing is what really makes it special. I'll be making this again and again!


Bani Dogar
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This pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors, and the bacon added a nice salty crunch. I will definitely be making this again.