Broccoli, Grape, Pasta Salad
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Serves: 8
 
Ingredients
  • 1 cup chopped pecan
  • ½ (16oz) box of bow tie pasta
  • 1 lb fresh broccoli
  • 1 cup mayo
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • ⅓ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
  • 8 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through.
  2. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
  3. 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.
  4. Whisk together mayonnaise and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl; add broccoli, hot cooked pasta, and grapes, and stir to coat. Cover and chill 3 hours. Stir bacon and pecans into salad just before serving.
Recipe by Enchanted Mommy at https://enchantedmommy.com/broccoli-grape-pasta-salad/