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Fresh Broccoli/Mandarin Salad

Name: Fresh Broccoli/Mandarin Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: CUSTARD DRESSING:; 1/2 cups sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/4 cup white vinegar; 1/4 cup water; 1 large egg plus 1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons butter, softened; SALAD:; 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, 1-inch cuts; 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms; 1/2 medium red onion, sliced in 1/8-inch-thick rings; 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained; 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted; 1/2 cup golden raisins

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Makes

12 servings

Updated: Oct. 21, 2022

I write a food column for our local newspaper, and I consider myself a pretty good judge of recipes. But I'll admit I was surprised by this one—I didn't think the usual ingredients would go together as well as they do. —Connie Blommers, Pella, Iowa

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Ingredients

CUSTARD DRESSING:
1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 large egg plus 1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons butter, softened
SALAD:
4 cups fresh broccoli florets, 1-inch cuts
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 medium red onion, sliced in 1/8-inch-thick rings
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup golden raisins

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and mustard. Combine vinegar and water. Stir into sugar mixture until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat.
Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg and yolk; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in mayonnaise and butter. Cool to room temperature without stirring. Chill.
In a large salad bowl, combine the broccoli, mushrooms, onion, oranges, bacon, almonds and raisins. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 227 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 145mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

Fresh Broccoli/Mandarin Salad

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