MANDARIN BROCCOLI SALAD
INGREDIENTS:
DRESSING:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup white wine or red wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt or mayonnaise
SALAD:
- 4-5 cups broccoli florets, chopped
- 8 slices bacon, cooked, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 1/4 – 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/2 cup craisins
- 10 ounce can mandarin oranges, drained well
DIRECTIONS:
- For the dressing, combine the eggs, cornstarch, vinegar, salt, sugar, mustard, and water together in a medium saucepan. Whisk well. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it bubbles and thickens – it should be the consistency of pudding (take care not to heat too high or stop whisking or there might be small bits of cooked egg in the mixture).
- Remove from heat and let cool 10 minutes. Stir in the yogurt or mayonnaise and let cool completely.
- Toss all the salad ingredients together in a large bowl. Stir in the dressing and toss lightly until all the ingredients are covered with dressing.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours before serving.