Broccoli, Grape and Pasta Salad

By gina62_cooks

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 (16 oz) package farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
• 1 lb fresh broccoli
• 1 cup mayo
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup diced red onion
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
• 8 cooked bacon slices, crumbled

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 350. Bake pecans in a shallow pan 5 to 7 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Prepare pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, cut broccoli florets from stems, and separate florets into small pieces, using the tip of a paring knife.
Peel away tough outer layer of stems, and finely chop stems.
Whisk together mayo and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl; add broccoli, hot cooked pasta, and grapes; stir to coat. Cover and chill 3 hours. Stir bacon and pecans into salad just before serving.