Broccoli, Grape & Pasta Salad

By Joan_Z

Ingredients

• 1 cup Chopped Pecans 1/2 (16 oz) package farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
• 1 lb. Fresh Broccoli
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup diced red onion
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 cups seedless red grapes - halved
• 8 cooked bacon slices - crumbled

Details

Servings 7
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 28mins

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 5-7 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through.

Prepare pasta according to package directions.

Meanwhile, cut broccoli florets from stems, and separate florets into small pieces using tip of a paring knife. Peel away tough outer layer of stems, and finely chop stems.

Whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, red onion and red wine vinegar in a large bowl. Add broccoli, hot cooked pasta, and grapes, and stir to coat. Cover and chill 3 hours. Stir in bacon and pecans into salad just before serving.