Broccoli Grape Pasta Salad

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.