Fresh Broccoli/Mandarin Salad Recipe
"I write a food column for our local newspaper, and I consider myself a pretty good judge of recipes. But I'll admit I was surprised by this one—I didn't think the usual ingredients would go together as well as they do. I enjoy all kinds of cooking, especially recipes with pork or pasta. —Connie Blommers, Pella, Iowa..."
INGREDIENTS
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CUSTARD DRESSING:
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1/2 cups sugar
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1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
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1 teaspoon ground mustard
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1/4 cup white vinegar
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1/4 cup water
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1 egg plus 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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3 tablespoons butter, softened
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SALAD:
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4 cups fresh broccoli florets, 1-inch cuts
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2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
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1/2 medium red onion, sliced in 1/8-inch-thick rings
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1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
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6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
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1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
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1/2 cup golden raisins
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