Broccoli, Grape, and Pasta Salad

This pasta salad combines all the right flavors and textures and will be a hit at your next cook out or potluck. The dressing is creamy, sweet, and tangy. The grapes add sweetness, the bacon contributes saltiness, and the pecans and broccoli add crunch.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 8 ounces farfalle pasta
• 3 cups finely chopped broccoli florets
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/3 cup diced red onion
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups seedless red grapes, cut in half
• 6 cooked bacon slices, crumbled

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place pecans on baking sheet and toast in oven for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring half way through.
2. Prepare pasta according to package directions, cooking to al dente. Drain pasta and place in a large bowl.
3. In a medium bowl combine mayonnaise, sugar, red wine vinegar, red onion, and salt. Whisk well.
4. Add broccoli and grapes to the large bowl with pasta. Gradually add mayonnaise mixture (you may not want to add the whole amount).
5. Cover and chill for 3 hours. Stir bacon and pecans into salad just before serving.

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