Broccoli, Grape, Pasta, Bacon Salad

Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 3 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 8 ounces farfalle pasta (bow-tie)
• 1 lb fresh broccoli
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup red onion, diced
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups red seedless grapes, halved
• 8 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled

Recipe

• 1 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 2. prepare pasta according to package directions.
• 3 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 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.