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Fresh Broccoli and Mandarin Salad

Ingredients

4 cups fresh 1-inch broccoli florets
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
½ medium red onion, sliced in ⅛-inch thick rings
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
½ cup slivered almonds, toasted
½ cup golden raisins

Custard Dressing

½ cup sugar
1½ teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground mustard
¼ cup white vinegar
¼ cup water
1 egg plus 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons butter, softened
½ cup mayonnaise

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and mustard. Combine vinegar and water, and 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 heat.

  2. 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 heat. Gently stir in mayonnaise and butter. Cool to room temperature without stirring. Chill.

  3. 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.

Recipe Courtesy Of

Taste of Home

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