CRANBERRY, BACON AND BLUE CHEESE PASTA SALAD

Cranberry, Bacon and Blue Cheese Pasta Salad image

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!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

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)

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 over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
In small bowl, combine Seasoning mix from packet, juice and oil. In large bowl, stir together cooked pasta and remaining ingredients except cheese.
Just before serving, toss salad with dressing and sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 4 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 830 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g