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Cranberry, Bacon and Blue Cheese Pasta Salad

Looking for a filling recipe for dinner? Then check out this fruity, nutty salad made using Betty Crocker® Suddenly Salad® ranch and bacon salad mix that’s tossed together in just 25 minutes!

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Prep Time 25 min
Total Time 25 min
Servings 6

Ingredients

1: box (7.5 oz) Betty Crocker® Suddenly Salad® ranch and bacon salad mix

6: slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch slices

3/4: cup cranberry-pomegranate juice

1/4: cup olive oil or vegetable oil

3: cups chopped romaine lettuce (6 leaves)

1: cup sweetened dried cranberries

1: cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

1: medium stalk celery, sliced (1/2 cup)

1/3: cup thinly sliced red onion

4: oz Roquefort or other blue cheese, crumbled (1 cup)

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Directions

1 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.
2 Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
3 In small bowl, combine Seasoning mix from packet, juice and oil. In large bowl, stir together cooked pasta and remaining ingredients except cheese.
4 Just before serving, toss salad with dressing and sprinkle with cheese.

EXPERT TIPS

Expert Tips

To toast pecans, sprinkle in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently until browning begins, then stirring constantly until golden brown.

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Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 560
Calories from Fat: 300),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 33g; 33%
(Saturated Fat 7g, 7% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 25mg; 25%;
Sodium: 830mg; 830%;
Total Carbohydrate: 52g; 52%
(Dietary Fiber 4g 4% Sugars 23g 23% ),
Protein: 14g; 14%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 70%;
Vitamin C: 6%;
Calcium: 15%;
Iron: 15%;

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 5 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

3 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Posted 10/14/2011 3:16:58 PM REPORT ABUSE Dianna71 said:

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I thought this recipe was excellent - the family loved it! Of course once the kids saw the onions they were out - more for me! It seems like an odd combo of ingredients but try it they really do work well together!

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