Pasta Salad with Broccoli and Grapes

Dairy Free
Health score
13%
Pasta Salad with Broccoli and Grapes
205 min.
8
509kcal

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Looking for a vibrant and delicious side dish that will impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than this delightful Pasta Salad with Broccoli and Grapes! This dairy-free recipe is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor and texture, making it the perfect addition to any meal or gathering.

The combination of tender bow-tie pasta, fresh broccoli, and sweet seedless red grapes creates a beautiful contrast that is both refreshing and satisfying. The creamy dressing, made with mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, and a hint of sweetness from sugar, ties all the ingredients together, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor. And let’s not forget the crunch of toasted pecans and the savory touch of crumbled bacon, which elevate this salad to a whole new level.

Whether you're serving it as a side dish at a summer barbecue, an antipasti platter for a gathering, or a light snack for a cozy night in, this Pasta Salad is sure to be a hit. With a preparation time of just over three hours, you can easily make it ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully in the refrigerator. So grab your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a dish that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate!

Ingredients

  • oz farfalle pasta uncooked (farfalle)
  • lb broccoli fresh
  • cup mayonnaise 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • 0.3 cup onion red chopped
  • 0.3 cup red wine vinegar 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • cups grapes red seedless cut in half
  • cup pecans chopped
  • slices bacon crumbled cooked
  • serving pepper freshly ground

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • knife
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  2. Meanwhile, cut broccoli florets from stems; separate florets into small pieces using tip of paring knife. Peel away tough outer layer of stems; finely chop stems.
  3. In large bowl, mix mayonnaise, sugar, onion, vinegar and salt with whisk.
  4. Add broccoli fl orets and stems, grapes and hot cooked pasta; stir to coat. Cover; refrigerate 3 hours.
  5. Sprinkle pecans in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until nuts begin to brown, then stirring constantly until golden brown.
  6. Just before serving, stir pecans and bacon into salad.
  7. Sprinkle with pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories509kcal
Protein7.6%
Fat59.38%
Carbs33.02%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.64
Glycemic Load
18.32
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
19.064782684264%

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:509.16kcal
25.46%
Fat:34.29g
52.76%
Saturated Fat:5.24g
32.78%
Carbohydrates:42.91g
14.3%
Net Carbohydrates:38.77g
14.1%
Sugar:16.87g
18.75%
Cholesterol:19.68mg
6.56%
Sodium:625.2mg
27.18%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.88g
19.75%
Vitamin K:109.54µg
104.32%
Vitamin C:52.48mg
63.61%
Manganese:1.04mg
51.93%
Selenium:24.67µg
35.25%
Phosphorus:175.96mg
17.6%
Copper:0.34mg
16.97%
Fiber:4.15g
16.58%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.49%
Vitamin B6:0.25mg
12.68%
Magnesium:49.91mg
12.48%
Potassium:429.88mg
12.28%
Folate:47.24µg
11.81%
Vitamin E:1.69mg
11.26%
Zinc:1.58mg
10.52%
Vitamin B3:1.92mg
9.61%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
9.1%
Vitamin A:407.14IU
8.14%
Iron:1.46mg
8.14%
Vitamin B5:0.73mg
7.29%
Calcium:51.48mg
5.15%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
2.01%