Creamy Black and Blue Pasta Salad

By brandyc

Looking for a filling dinner recipe? Then check out this colorful cheesy beans and steak salad made using Betty Crocker® Suddenly Salad® ranch and bacon salad mix!

Ingredients

• 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

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 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 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.