broccoli salad
This Broccoli Salad is full of fresh broccoli, golden raisins, sliced almonds, mushrooms, and sweet mandarin oranges topped with a sweet, creamy dressing. A hearty and flavorful side dish perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 0.25 cup white wine vinegar
- 0.25 cup water
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 2 heads broccoli (cut into florets)
- 0.5 cup golden raisins
- 8 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 0.5 cup sliced almonds
- 10 oz can mandarin oranges (drained)
- 1 small red onion (chopped)
- 1 cup mushrooms (sliced)
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a medium saucepan, whisk eggs, sugar, cornstarch, and dry mustard powder together. Stir in white wine vinegar and water.
- Heat over medium heat, whisking frequently until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in mayonnaise. Allow the dressing to cool.
- Add broccoli florets to a large bowl. Pour the cooled dressing over the broccoli and stir to combine. Refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours to let flavors meld.
- Stir in golden raisins, crumbled bacon, sliced almonds, mandarin oranges, chopped red onion, and sliced mushrooms just before serving.
Notes
This salad can be made a day ahead for enhanced flavor. For a vegetarian option, omit bacon.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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