Addictive Broccoli Salad

Directions

When my friend gave me this recipe ...which granted is a little more work than most Broccoli Salads I have made, she told me it was addictive!
Well only 2/3 of it made it to the table as I had to TASTE TEST several times. LOL
My brother came over and I caught him swiping some more than once (guess he was tast testing too! ) before dinner.Here it is.

Addictive Broccoli Salad

Custard Dressing
1 egg lightly beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup water
Whisk together stirring constantly over medium heat until thickened (I add the egg last folding it into about a half cup of warm dressing first) so egg doesn't cook .
Remove from heat, stir in 1 TBSP butter
Cool slightly then stir in 1/2 cup Mayo (I like Hellmanns lower fat but not fat free Mayo) Chill.

Toss together 4-6 cups fresh broccoli florets, 6 slices cooked and crumbled bacon,1/2 medium Vidalia onion diced. .

****The last items are optional and dependant on taste and or occasion:
1 can drained Mandarin oranges
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup raisins

Fold dressing into salad ingredients. Chill.

Alliea