HOT BACON AND PASTA SALAD

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This is a very good recipe, especially for the busy woman. It's delicious. This is one that I received from another source and couldn't wait to try, and I certainly enjoyed it, so I wanted to share with my JAP friends.

Provided by Linda Griffith

Categories     Salads

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box betty crocker, suddenly salad classic salad mix
4 slice bacon cut into 1 inch pieces
1/4 c onion, sliced
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp packed brown sugar
1 Tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
1/4 tsp dijon mustard
4 c baby spinach
1 medium pear, cut into bite-size pieces
1 c blue cheese, crumbled
8 or 10 pepperoncini peppers, whole

Steps:

  • 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. 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, peppers, pear and dressing until mixed; stir in cooked pasta. Sprinkle cheese over top of salad. Serve warm.

Rumesh Eranga
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover bacon and vegetables. It's a great way to clean out your fridge.


Erick Johnss
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I love the combination of flavors in this pasta salad. The bacon, pasta, and vegetables all work together perfectly.


Aayush Pokhrel
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This pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish. I love that I can make it the night before and it's still just as good the next day.


MD: SAGOR
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The bacon and dressing make the vegetables more appealing.


Sihab Munna
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I love the smoky flavor that the bacon adds to this pasta salad. It's a great way to change up the classic pasta salad recipe.


Shekh Mohammad Kawsar
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover bacon. I always have some leftover bacon in my fridge and this is a great way to use it up.


Dedunu Senevirathna
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my own taste.


Carmen Snell
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This pasta salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's light and refreshing, but still has plenty of flavor.


Fami Adem
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I love the combination of bacon, pasta, and vegetables in this salad. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies.


BABANGIDA MAI INJI
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This pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish. I love that I can make it the night before and it's still just as good the next day.


Willie Anderson
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I love this pasta salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The bacon and dressing are the perfect combination.


Baloch Sharaz
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This pasta salad is so flavorful and delicious. The bacon adds a nice smokiness and the dressing is creamy and tangy. I love that I can make this ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Lu Lu
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I'm always looking for new pasta salad recipes and this one did not disappoint. The bacon and dressing were a great combination and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Gujjar Sahab
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I made this pasta salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The bacon and dressing really make this dish special.


Mayor Abiodun
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This pasta salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light and refreshing, but still has plenty of flavor. I love the combination of bacon, pasta, and vegetables.


Zandile Nsele
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I was able to throw it together in no time. The results were amazing! The pasta was perfectly cooked and the bacon was crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Nseleko Hubrah
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This pasta salad was a hit! The bacon added a delicious smokiness and the dressing was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.