Broccoli, Grape, and Pasta Salad

Dairy Free
Health score
17%
Broccoli, Grape, and Pasta Salad
210 min.
8
614kcal

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Looking for a vibrant and satisfying dish that’s perfect for any occasion? Our Broccoli, Grape, and Pasta Salad offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds while being completely dairy-free! Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, preparing a picnic, or simply need a tasty side dish, this salad is sure to wow your guests.

The star of this recipe is the fresh broccoli, which provides a wonderful crunch and an abundance of nutrients. Paired with sweet, juicy red grapes, crispy crumbled bacon, and toasted pecans, each bite is a harmonious blend of sweet and savory. Adding farfalle pasta gives the salad a hearty touch, making it suitable as a light main course or a robust side dish.

What sets this salad apart is its creamy dressing made with mayonnaise and a touch of red wine vinegar, which adds a tangy brightness that perfectly complements the rich flavors of the bacon and nuts. Serving this salad chilled allows the flavors to meld beautifully, making it an ideal make-ahead option for busy days.

In just over three hours, you can have this creamy, crunchy, and utterly delicious Broccoli, Grape, and Pasta Salad ready to impress family and friends. So roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a dish that not only pleases the palate but also adds a colorful touch to your dining table!

Ingredients

  • pound broccoli fresh
  • slices bacon crumbled cooked
  • 16 oz farfalle pasta (bow-tie)
  • cup mayonnaise 
  • cup pecans chopped
  • cups grapes red seedless halved
  • 0.3 cup onion diced red
  • 0.3 cup red wine vinegar 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through.
  3. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
  4. Meanwhile, cut broccoli florets from stems, and separate florets into small pieces using tip of a paring knife. Peel away tough outer layer of stems, and finely chop stems.
  5. Whisk together mayonnaise and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl; add broccoli, hot cooked pasta, and grapes, and stir to coat. Cover and chill 3 hours. Stir bacon and pecans into salad just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories614kcal
Protein8.71%
Fat50.15%
Carbs41.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.64
Glycemic Load
26.83
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
22.206087011358%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.46mg
Delphinidin
0.99mg
Catechin
0.99mg
Epigallocatechin
0.77mg
Epicatechin
0.11mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.31mg
Luteolin
0.45mg
Isorhamnetin
0.33mg
Kaempferol
4.49mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
3.2mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:614.31kcal
30.72%
Fat:34.72g
53.42%
Saturated Fat:5.32g
33.27%
Carbohydrates:64.07g
21.36%
Net Carbohydrates:59.02g
21.46%
Sugar:17.63g
19.59%
Cholesterol:19.68mg
6.56%
Sodium:626.9mg
27.26%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.57g
27.14%
Vitamin K:109.54µg
104.33%
Manganese:1.3mg
64.85%
Vitamin C:52.48mg
63.61%
Selenium:42.59µg
60.84%
Phosphorus:229.52mg
22.95%
Copper:0.42mg
21.06%
Fiber:5.05g
20.2%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.19%
Magnesium:64.92mg
16.23%
Vitamin B6:0.29mg
14.69%
Potassium:492.94mg
14.08%
Zinc:1.98mg
13.19%
Folate:52.35µg
13.09%
Vitamin B3:2.4mg
12.02%
Vitamin E:1.72mg
11.47%
Iron:1.83mg
10.18%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.1%
Vitamin B5:0.85mg
8.51%
Vitamin A:407.07IU
8.14%
Calcium:57.38mg
5.74%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
2.01%
Source:My Recipes