BROCCOLI  MANDARIN SALAD

Submitted by Bev Gerry,  Pender Island Squadron

 

This recipe featured at the VISD Gathering 2000 at Otter Bay Marina, 
North Pender Island, BC.

DRESSING

2 eggs
¼ c white wine vinegar
½ c sugar
¼ c water
½ c mayonnaise
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp dry mustard

SALAD

4 c broccoli
½ c raisins
8 slices cooked and chopped bacon
2 c sliced fresh mushrooms
½ c slivered toasted almonds
10 oz can of mandarin oranges ( drain well)
½ red onion thinly sliced

To make dressing: in a saucepan whisk together eggs, sugar, cornstarch, and dry mustard.
Add vinegar and water and cook slowly until thickened.
Remove from heat and stir in mayonnaise.
Cool.

To make salad: marinade broccoli in dressing for several hours or overnight in fridge.
Add remaining ingredients and toss well.

Serves 6. This recipe may be doubled.