Broccoli Bowtie Pasta Salad

Broccoli bowtie pasta salad — farfalle pasta is tossed in a sweet and tangy mayonnaise dressing with broccoli, grapes, bacon and chopped pecans in this unique and tasty salad.

• 8 ounces farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups fresh broccoli floretes, chopped small
• 2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
• 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
• 6 cooked bacon slices, crumbled

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and drain.
2. Whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, red onion, vinegar and salt in a large bowl.
3. Add broccoli, pasta, and grapes, and stir to coat. Cover and chill 3 hours. Stir bacon and pecans into salad just before serving.