Broccoli, Grape, And Pasta Salad

• servings: 8 servings
• total time: 3 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup chopped pecans

1 pound fresh broccoli

1 cup mayonnaise

⅓ cup sugar

⅓ cup diced red onion

⅓ cup red wine vinegar

1 teaspoon salt

8 ounces bow-tie pasta, cooked (½ of a 16-oz. package)

2 cups seedless red grapes, halved

8 cooked bacon slices, crumbled

Directions

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

Cook pasta: Prepare pasta according to package directions.

Chop broccoli: 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.

Make dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl.

Combine ingredients: Add broccoli, hot cooked pasta, and grapes, and stir to coat.

Chill pasta salad: Cover and chill 3 hours. Stir bacon and pecans into salad just before serving.