Broccoli Grape Pasta Salad

Broccoli Grape Pasta Salad – a creamy pasta salad that is always a hit at potlucks! This salad is filled with broccoli, grapes, bacon, pecans, and red onion all in a sweet creamy dressing.

BROCCOLI GRAPE PASTA SALAD

The number one item people are asked to bring to a potluck or BBQ is a side. Usually my go-to is this Broccoli Salad, but this might be might new favorite. Pasta makes this a little heartier and definitely feeds a crowd. The mix of sweet and savory in this dish makes the flavor pop!

INGREDIENTS:

• Pasta – any shape of pasta can be used here. A short pasta works best though.
• Broccoli – you could replace this with diced cucumber for a different kind of crunch.
• Red Seedless Grapes – you can use green grapes here too. 
• Bacon – great for a salty crunch.
• Pecans – toasted to bring out the flavor. You could also use sliced almonds here.
• Red onion – I love onion but if you want a milder onion flavor use sliced green onions.

CAN THIS BE MADE AHEAD OF TIME?

Yes. In fact it’s best chilled for a few hours. Stir in the pecans and bacon right before serving to keep them crunchy.

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Yield: 10 servings

Broccoli Grape Pasta Salad

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Broccoli Grape Pasta Salad – a creamy pasta salad that is always a hit at potlucks! This salad is filled with broccoli, grapes, bacon, pecans, and red onion all in a sweet creamy dressing.

Ingredients

• 1
  cup
  chopped pecans, toasted
• 8
  ounces
  farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
  (about 2 cups dry pasta)
• 1
  pound
  broccoli florets
  (about 4 cups)
• 1
  cup
  mayonnaise
• ⅓
  cup
  sugar
• ⅓
  cup
  diced red onion
• ⅓
  cup
  red wine vinegar
• 1
  teaspoon
  salt
• 2
  cups
  seedless red grapes
  halved
• 8
  slices bacon
  cooked and crumbled

Instructions

1. In a skillet, heat pecans over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes or until pecans are fragrant. Let cool.

2. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain.

3. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, red wine vinegar, and salt. Add the broccoli, pasta, and grapes. Stir well to coat. Cover and chill for 3 hours. Right before serving stir in pecans and bacon.

Course:

All Recipes, Side Dish

Cuisine:

American

Keyword:

broccoli grape pasta salad, cold pasta salad