PASTA SALAD WITH BROCCOLI AND GRAPES

Pasta Salad with Broccoli and Grapes image

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 3h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups uncooked bow-tie (farfalle) pasta (8 oz)
1 lb fresh broccoli
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups seedless red grapes, cut in half
1 cup chopped pecans
8 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
Freshly ground pepper, if desired

Steps:

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
Meanwhile, cut broccoli florets from stems; separate florets into small pieces using tip of paring knife. Peel away tough outer layer of stems; finely chop stems.
In large bowl, mix mayonnaise, sugar, onion, vinegar and salt with whisk. Add broccoli fl orets and stems, grapes and hot cooked pasta; stir to coat. Cover; refrigerate 3 hours.
Sprinkle pecans in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until nuts begin to brown, then stirring constantly until golden brown.
Just before serving, stir pecans and bacon into salad. Sprinkle with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Carbohydrate 43 g, Fat 6, Fiber 4 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 650 mg