As a child I wouldn’t have touched this Broccoli Salad recipe with a ten foot pole. I was a veggie hating kid and I didn’t discriminate. I hated all vegetables equally. Now that I’m an adult, my tastes have drastically changed. I can’t get enough of those fresh, vibrant, nutrient-packed veggies. The more a recipe has, the better! My mom’s Best Broccoli Salad is a recipe that I can easily have two full servings. It’s delicious and filling on it’s own.
The longer you let the salad marinate in the dressing, the better. Leftovers are even better than freshly made, in my opinion!
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You might also like this Chicken & Broccoli Salad, Christmas Salad, Beet Salad, Waldorf Salad, Macaroni Salad or Cucumber Salad.
I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as my family has. What do you put in your Broccoli Salad recipe?
You’ll also enjoy this Broccoli Swamp.
Best Broccoli Salad
Full of fresh, vibrant broccoli, raisins, sliced almonds, mushrooms and sweet mandarin oranges topped with a sweet, creamy dressing. This broccoli salad recipe is both hearty and filling!
Ingredients
Dressing
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp dry mustard powder
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
Salad
- 2 broccoli, cut into florets
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 10 oz can mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
Instructions
Dressing
- In a medium saucepan, whisk eggs, sugar, cornstarch and mustard powder. Stir in vinegar and water.
- Heat over medium heat, whisking frequently, until thickened (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat. Stir in mayonnaise. Set aside to cool.
Salad
- Add broccoli florets to a large bowl. Pour in cooled dressing and stir to combine. Let sit for 2 hours in the fridge to marinate.
- Stir in remaining ingredients and serve.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 416Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 409mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 3gSugar: 30gProtein: 11g
Charlene Asay says
I have made broccoli salad and love it. I have never added the madrine oranges though. Sounds amazing. Hope to see you link up with us at Family Joy Blog Link Up Party this week. Check us out http://ow.ly/EoHY309pwEK
Amanda @ The Kolb Corner says
I love broccoli salad! I’ve never seen it made with the mandarin oranges but it sounds like a delicious addition! Thank you for sharing at Merry Monday!
Miz Helen says
This looks like a delicious Broccoli Salad, Stacie! We always love your recipes at Full Plate Thursday, thanks so much for sharing them with us!
Miz Helen
Sherry Legan says
Oh this brocolli salad looks so good. I’ve never had with madarin oranges. I will sure try!
What a yummy recipe. This looks like a great spring meal.
This post is perfect to share on the Fabulous Welcome Spring/Easter party over here:
http://ourholidayjourney.blogspot.com/2017/02/fabulous-welcome-spring-link-party.html
I hope you’ll come over and join the party!
Happy Spring.
Mary-the boondocks blog says
Stacie this looks mouth watering delicious! The combination of the broccoli along with the raising and mandarin oranges must be out of this world!! Pinning for sure!
Sharon@BlueWillowHouse says
Brockie Salad is a favorite around here and your recipe sounds delicious. Can’t wait to try it. . Thank you for sharing your recipe at the Snickerdoodle Create~Bake~Make link party!
Marilyn Legault says
I love this salad and can’t get enough of it.