Broccoli Salad with Mandarin Oranges

Name: Broccoli Salad with Mandarin Oranges
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 9 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup sugar; 4 teaspoons cider vinegar; 4 cups fresh broccoli florets; 1 small red onion, halved and sliced; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted; 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained

Total Time Prep: 25 min. + chilling

Yield 9 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Broccoli salad with mandarin oranges is a vibrant, crisp side dish perfect for potlucks. This easy salad is fresh and flavorful with broccoli florets, raisins, juicy mandarins and toasted pecans in a creamy dressing.

Ingredients

3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
4 teaspoons cider vinegar
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 small red onion, halved and sliced
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained

Directions

Whisk mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar; set aside. In a salad bowl, combine broccoli, onion, raisins and pecans. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Gently stir in oranges. Refrigerate, covered, at least 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 229 calories, 17g fat (2g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 105mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.

Sweet, crunchy and colorful, this salad has a fresh mix of textures and flavors. It tastes even better when you chill it overnight, if you can wait that long. —Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia

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