Broccoli Pasta Salad with Tomatoes

Broccoli Pasta Salad with Tomatoes 

• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 8 oz bow-tie pasta 
• 1 pound fresh broccoli, cut into small pieces.
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into very small cubes
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups red or yellow tomatoes,  halved
• 8 cooked bacon slices, crumbled

Cook pasta noddles per package directions.  Once done set a side and let cool.
In a large bowl, add mayo, sugar, vinegar, salt and mix.  Add bacon and nuts,  mix.  Add tomatoes and mix.  Now add broccoli and pasta and mix.  Turn mixture to get all ingredients coated.  Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 3 hours. Stir bacon and pecans into salad just before serving.