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May 11, 2015 by: Melanie

Last Minute Meatlover’s Pasta Salad for a Crowd

Heading to a few cookouts this summer? We’ll probably attend a few. We’ll go to those who decide they can handle our wild trio. Trust me- our kiddos + a cookout = not for the faint of heart. Most of the cookouts that we are invited to are potlucks. Potlucks are always fun, and it gives me a chance to share some of our family’s favorite recipes. But, sometimes, I forget to plan ahead of time no matter how hard I try. Sometimes, I just plain need a last minute recipe. This Last Minute Meatlover’s Pasta Salad is the perfect dish to feed a crowd. It also makes a great side dish to go along with whatever may be on the grill.

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The key to this last minute pasta salad recipe is to keep a few boxes of Suddenly Salad in the pantry. There are lots of varieties from which to choose, and everything you need to create a basic pasta salad recipe is included. Add these other ingredients, and it becomes a pasta salad that meatlover’s will like.

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Ingredients:

  • Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad Classic – For a small group, you’ll need two boxes. For a larger group, use four boxes.
  • Other ingredients included on the Suddenly Salad box
  • 8-10 pieces of cooked bacon
  • 1 bag of diced ham
  • 1 bag of mini pepperonis

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Prepare the Suddenly Salad as directed on the box. Once the pasta salad has been prepared, stir in the meat.

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Crumble the bacon strips up before adding. If preparing two boxes of Suddenly Salad, add half the bags of diced ham and mini pepperonis. If preparing four boxes, add the entire bag of each. Stir thoroughly to completely mix in. Serve immediately or refrigerate until time to serve.

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Wanting to stock up on Suddenly Salad to have on hand for a quick side dish for a crowd? Grab this Publix coupon for 50 cents off the purchase of two Suddenly Salad boxes.

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Comments

  1. Holly Mitkowski says

    May 11, 2015 at 6:32 pm

    I like to take fruit or couscous!

    Reply
  2. Natalie says

    May 11, 2015 at 7:45 pm

    I love to take my homemade cheesy chicken casserole to a cook out.

    Reply
  3. Emily says

    May 11, 2015 at 8:06 pm

    I bring whatever is quick and easy!

    Reply
  4. Elena says

    May 11, 2015 at 8:38 pm

    I like to make potato salad

    Reply
  5. Soo says

    May 11, 2015 at 9:48 pm

    I like taking potato salad.

    Reply
  6. Melissa Bowers says

    May 12, 2015 at 12:06 am

    Broccoli-bacon salad or just a big green salad with lettuce, bell peppers, cucumbers, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese.

    Reply
  7. Rachelle Anderson says

    May 12, 2015 at 7:43 am

    Meatballs

    Reply
  8. jennifer horn says

    May 12, 2015 at 8:07 am

    My favorite dish to take is baked beans.

    Reply
  9. David says

    May 12, 2015 at 10:13 am

    I usually bring plates, drinks and my appetite. I let the cooking be handled by more competent chefs.

    Reply
  10. Lyndsey says

    May 12, 2015 at 10:36 am

    We usually take BBQ!

    Reply
  11. Les Johnson says

    May 12, 2015 at 1:32 pm

    I usually like to take a dip like Artichoke dip or Taco Dip to cookouts.

    Reply
  12. XmasDolly says

    May 12, 2015 at 2:27 pm

    Actually Suddenly Salad Italian, but I also add a can of stew tomatoes to it and sprinkle parmesan cheese on top. mmmm

    Reply
  13. Crystal Wall says

    May 12, 2015 at 2:54 pm

    I have a special cookout dish. Ever since I was small, my gran has made something called “cabbage noodles”. Very simple. Egg noodles (cooked al dente’), sauteed onion, fresh cabbage, and butter. Fix cabbage how you like best (we cook with water until tender, then give a little fry in butter at the end), saute onions, put with cooked noodles, add butter. They are good hot or cold. Maybe not regular BBQ food but a family tradition 🙂
    ~Crystal
    A Day In My Life, Crochet & Reviews
    http://krystlewv.blogspot.com

    Reply
  14. Kelly says

    May 12, 2015 at 5:50 pm

    Potato salad 🙂

    Reply
  15. Holly E says

    May 12, 2015 at 6:01 pm

    My favorite is Eggplant Lasagna.

    Reply
  16. Tammy Woodall says

    May 12, 2015 at 6:59 pm

    My favorite dish to take to a cookout is Broccoli Casserole.

    Reply
  17. shelly peterson says

    May 12, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    I like to take a potato salad.

    Reply
  18. Laura J says

    May 13, 2015 at 12:38 am

    I usually bring a Parmesan potatoes or a tuna pea salad!

    Reply
  19. Sarah L says

    May 13, 2015 at 12:54 am

    I like to make a cucumber salad.
    Thanks for the contest.

    Reply
  20. Julie Wood says

    May 13, 2015 at 9:32 am

    My favorite dish to take to a cookout is my Chicken Pasta Salad!

    Reply
  21. Rhea Chladek says

    May 13, 2015 at 10:39 am

    I like to take cheesy hominy in a crock pot, or enchilada casserole.

    Reply
  22. wen budro says

    May 13, 2015 at 1:16 pm

    My favorite dishes to bring are fruit salad or baked beans.

    Reply
  23. latanya t says

    May 13, 2015 at 1:48 pm

    potato salad

    Reply
  24. Rosie says

    May 13, 2015 at 2:53 pm

    I like making a huge salad with lots of veggies in it and some fruits like strawberries!

    Reply
  25. Tina W says

    May 15, 2015 at 4:40 pm

    I usually end up bringing several desserts, like brownies and individual cheesecakes.

    Reply
  26. Michelle L says

    May 18, 2015 at 9:22 am

    Chicken Pesto Salad looks good.

    Reply
  27. Amanda Sakovitz says

    May 18, 2015 at 3:18 pm

    I like to take potato salad

    Reply

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