Green Bean & Grape Pasta

Green Bean & Grape Pasta

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A perfect picnic salad -- great served either hot or cold on warm summer days.

1. CourseDinner, Main Dish, Side Dish

Servings Prep Time 8 servings 20 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Servings Prep Time 8 servings 20 minutes Cook Time 12 minutes

Green Bean & Grape Pasta

Print Recipe

A perfect picnic salad -- great served either hot or cold on warm summer days.

1. CourseDinner, Main Dish, Side Dish

Servings Prep Time 8 servings 20 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Servings Prep Time 8 servings 20 minutes Cook Time 12 minutes

Ingredients

1. 1 8 oz pkg pasta of your choice (bowtie, fusilli & penne work well)

2. 1 lb fresh green beans, chopped

3. 2 cups red grapes, halved

4. 1/3 cup red onion, finely chopped

5. 1 cup pecans, chopped & toasted

6. 1 cup Mayonnaise

7. 1/4 cup honey (or sugar)

8. 1/3 cup red wine vinegar

9. salt, to taste

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Instructions

Prepare pasta according to package instructions. Chop & lightly steam green beans, until crisp-tender. Chop grapes, onions & pecans. Toast pecans until golden brown. Mix mayo, honey (or sugar), vinegar & salt together until well-blended. Toss prepared pasta with produce & nuts, then drizzle with sauce, and combine well. Serve hot or cold. Eat. Love.

Recipe Notes

Thanks to Cooking Light for inspiration for this recipe.

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