Broccoli Grape Pasta Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup diced pecans
- 8 ounces whole grain pasta
- 5 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups seedless red grapes
- 1 pound fresh broccoli
- 3/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/3 cup diced onions
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
Directions
Preheat oven to 350º F. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan for five to seven minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through. Prepare 8 ounces of pasta according to package directions. Cook bacon according to package directions. Cool and crumble into small pieces using the tip of a paring knife. Slice two cups of grapes into halves.
Whisk together mayonnaise, honey, diced red onions and vinegar in a large mixing bowl. Add broccoli, cooked pasta, and grapes. Stir to coat. Cover and chill for 30 minutes. Stir in bacon crumbles and diced pecans, just before serving.