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Green Bean, Grape and Pasta Salad Recipe
by Kelly Christensen

Green Bean, Grape and Pasta Salad

Delicious and a family favorite.

Rating: 4.8/5
Avg. 4.8/5 2 votes
Prep time: United States American
Cook time: Servings: 8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 8 slices bacon
  • 1 lb thin fresh green beans, trimmed and cut in half
  • 1-8oz pkg. penne pasta
  • 1 cup mayo
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cup seedless red grapes, cut in half
  • 1/3 cup diced red onion

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet, and bake for 5-7 min until lightly toasted and fragrant. Cook bacon and then crumble. Cook beans in boiling salted water until crisp-tender (about 5 min) and then plunge into ice water.
  2. Prepare pasta according to directions, drain.
  3. Whisk together mayo and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl. Add pecans, green beans, pasta, grapes, and onion stirring to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and chill 3 hours. Stir in bacon just before serving.