Cranberry, Bacon and Blue Cheese Pasta Salad

Cranberry, Bacon and Blue Cheese Pasta Salad
Cranberry, Bacon and Blue Cheese Pasta Salad might be just the side dish you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free recipe has 517 calories, 8g of protein, and 34g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. If you have bacon, ranch and bacon salad mix, cranberry-pomegranate juice, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 25 minutes.

Instructions

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Fill 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of water; heat to boiling.
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Add Pasta. Gently boil, uncovered, 12 minutes, stirring occasionally; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
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Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp.
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Drain on paper towels.
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In small bowl, combine Seasoning mix from packet, juice and oil. In large bowl, stir together cooked pasta and remaining ingredients except cheese.
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Just before serving, toss salad with dressing and sprinkle with cheese.
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DifficultyNormal
Ready In25 m.
Servings6
Health Score4
Dish TypesSide Dish
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