One of the things I love about summer is going to barbeques and chilling in the sun. We recently went to a friend’s barbecue and I took my Pepper & Broccoli Pasta Salad. We were having a good time talking about the “old” days, which did not really seem so long ago.
Broccoli Pasta Salad
5 cups broccoli, raw
4 cups bow tie pasta, cooked and drained
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup red onions, chopped
1/4 cup bell peppers, chopped (I like to use red for color)
1 cup grapes, sliced
6 slices cooked bacon, chopped
1/2 cup praline pecans, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
While the pasta is cooking per package directions, cut the broccoli into small florets. Set aside and mix together mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar. Once blended add other remaining ingredients.
When pasta is cooked, drain and rinse in cold water. Add to salad mixture.
Chill at least 1 -2 hours.
This pasta salad is great for a barbeque, potluck or side dish. It is deliciously creamy and you will probably make it more than once.
What is your favorite BBQ or picnic side dish?
This recipe was adapted from Southern Living.
Tanya Schroeder says
July 23, 2013 at 5:34 amLove a good pasta salad and thats exactly what this is! Wonderful!
Organizedisland says
July 23, 2013 at 10:08 pmThank you Tanya!
Tamara says
July 23, 2013 at 10:57 amI wish I could have this for lunch right now! My favorite BBQ food is tortellini pasta salad. Like this! The bacon sounds divine. Bacon or pepperoni and some sort of cheese, olive, etc.
Organizedisland says
July 23, 2013 at 10:08 pmTortelleni is awesome Tamara and one of my favorites as well!
akaleistar says
July 23, 2013 at 7:59 pmLooks good!
Organizedisland says
July 23, 2013 at 10:07 pmThank you!
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
July 24, 2013 at 6:02 amWhat a great fresh salad for the summertime!
Melissa says
July 24, 2013 at 12:40 pmThis looks amazing! I’m sure hubby would love this paired with a good steak!
Rabia @TheLiebers says
July 28, 2013 at 5:05 amI love pasta salads in the summertime! Yum!
Arelis Cintron says
July 31, 2013 at 10:17 amIs it weird that I can taste this by just reading it? I’m hungry now lol
Gracielle says
August 5, 2013 at 9:36 pmThis is awesome! I’m always looking for potluck ideas. Healthy and beautiful in presentation (I bet it tastes wonderful, too!) Thanks for sharing.
Raquel Pineira says
August 6, 2013 at 8:49 pmThanks for stopping by Gracielle! It is really a great salad!