She's back!  Mary Higginbotham  is back in the studio this morning with another tasty and amazing Kentucky Proud dish.  And this recipe for Broccoli Grape Pasta Salad is light, refreshing and delicious.  Check it out!

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BROCCOLI GRAPE PASTA SALAD
3/4 cup diced pecans
8 ounces whole grain pasta (bow tie or other type)
5 slices turkey bacon
2 cups seedless red grapes
1 pound fresh broccoli
3/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup honey
1/3 cup diced red onion
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan for 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through.
Prepare 8 ounces of paste according to package directions.
Cook bacon according to package directions.  Cool and crumble into small pieces.
Cut the broccoli florets from stems and separate florets into small pieces using the tip of a paring knife.
Slice two cups of grapes into halves.
Whisk together mayonnaise, honey, diced red onion and vinegar in a large mixing bowl.  Add broccoli, cooked pasta and grapes.  Stir to coat.
Cover and chill for 30 minutes.  Stir in bacon and diced pecans just before serving!

This amazing recipe provided by Mary Higginbotham with the Daviess County Extension Office in conjunction with Kentucky Proud!  Buying Kentucky Proud is easy!  Look for the label at your grocery store, farmer's market or roadside stand.  Plate it up!

What's Cookin'? is sponsored each week by Murphy Appliance Company in Owensboro!

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