Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Mandarin Oranges
When the weather is warm and you are packing food up for a picnic in the park, make sure you don't forget to bring this delicious Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Mandarin Oranges. This classic staple for barbeques and outdoor summer parties gets a bit of a twist in this recipe. Juicy mandarin oranges and chewy raisins add a great fruity flavor to the smoky bacon and creamy mayonnaise. Almonds give a sweet, nutty flavor that goes perfectly with the earthy taste of the crunchy broccoli. You will have a hard time leaving room on your plate for anything else once you've tasted this broccoli salad.
Ingredients
- 1 egg plus 1 egg yolk, slightly beaten
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 cup tarragon wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/2 cup Hellmans mayonnaise
- 4 cups fresh broccoli
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup almonds, slivered and toasted
- 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
- 1/2 large red onion, chopped
Instructions
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In top of double boiler whisk together egg, yolk, sugar, cornstarch, and mustard.
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Combine vinegar and water. Slowly pour into egg mixture, whisking constantly.
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Place over hot water and cook, stirring constantly until mixture thickens. Remove from heat; stir in butter and mayo.
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Chill.
- Toss dressing with remaining ingredients in serving bowl.
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