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

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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!

Broccoli Grape Pasta Salad

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.

Broccoli Grape Pasta Salad

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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Broccoli Grape Pasta Salad

Broccoli Grape Pasta Salad

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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.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 10 servings

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
 

  • In a skillet, heat pecans over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes or until pecans are fragrant. Let cool.
  • Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain.
  • 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.

Notes

Source: Myrecipes
Cuisine: American
Course: All Recipes, Side Dish
Author: Christy Denney
Broccoli Grape Pasta Salad
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Christy Denney
Christy is the voice behind The Girl Who Who Ate Everything! She is no stranger to making meals that kids and adults will love. She grew up in Mesa, Arizona as the youngest of ten kids. She can always be found in her kitchen with music playing and cooking with her kids. She published her first cookbook in 2014. She loves party food that gets the conversations going!
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