Best Creamy Black And Blue Pasta Salad Recipes

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CREAMY BLACK AND BLUE PASTA SALAD



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The flavors of blue cheese and steak come together in this creamy pasta salad - a delicious dinner made using Betty Crocker® Suddenly Salad® ranch and bacon salad mix.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box (7.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® ranch and bacon salad mix
1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/4 cup sour cream
2 oz blue cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 package (6 oz) refrigerated seasoned steak strips, chopped
1 bag (6 oz) fresh baby spinach leaves

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 large bowl, combine Seasoning mix from packet, mayonnaise, sour cream, blue cheese and lemon juice. Stir in remaining ingredients except spinach. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • Just before serving, place 2 cups of the spinach on each of 4 plates; divide pasta salad evenly over spinach.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 950 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 1/2 g

BLACK AND BLUE PASTA SALAD WITH STEAK



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Suddenly Salad makes this easy, flavorful blue cheese and black pepper steak salad a winner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® ranch & bacon pasta salad mix
1/2 cup blue cheese dressing
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
1 lb boneless top round steak
1 tablespoon garlic pepper
1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
French-fried onions, as desired

Steps:

  • Pour pasta (from Suddenly Salad box) into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
  • In medium bowl, stir together seasoning (from Suddenly Salad box) and blue cheese dressing. Add cooked pasta, onion and black beans until well blended. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, heat gas or charcoal grill. Rub steak on both sides with garlic pepper. Place steak on grill over medium-high heat. Cover grill; cook steak about 6 minutes on each side or until meat thermometer inserted in center of steak reads 140°F.
  • To serve, place pasta salad on large serving platter. Cut steak into thin slices; arrange over pasta salad. Sprinkle with blue cheese crumbles. Garnish with French-fried onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 700, Carbohydrate 75 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 13 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 950 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

THE BEST CREAMY PASTA SALAD RECIPE



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The absolute BEST Creamy Pasta Salad made with broccoli, cucumbers, olives, cheese, red onion, red pepper, and broccoli then tossed in a sweet and tangy dressing. This is the perfect pasta salad for parties and potlucks!

Provided by Elyse

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package Ditalini pasta (or whatever pasta you have on hand)
1 cup broccoli florets (chopped)
1/2 red onion (minced)
1 red bell pepper (minced)
1 cucumber (diced)
1 (3.8 ounce) can sliced olives (drained)
1 cup block Colby Jack cheese (cubed)
1 cup Mayonnaise
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Rinse well with cold water until pasta is cold.
  • Place cooked and cooled pasta in a large mixing or serving bowl.
  • Mix in broccoli florets, red onion, red bell pepper, cucumber, sliced olives and cheese.
  • Whisk together all dressing ingredients and pour over pasta and other ingredients.
  • Gently fold in dressing until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

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