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 oneI didn't think the usual ingredients would go together as well as they do. Connie Blommers, Pella, Iowa.
Ingredients for Fresh Broccoli/Mandarin Salad Recipe
As required Custard dressing
1/25 cup Sugar
0.13 teaspoon Cornstarch
0.08 teaspoon Ground Mustard
1/50 cup White Vinegar
1/50 cup Water
0.08 Large egg plus 1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten
1/25 cup Mayonnaise
1/4 tablespoon Butter, softened
As required Salad
0.33 cup Fresh broccoli florets, 1 inch cuts
0.17 cup Sliced fresh mushrooms
1/25 inch Medium red onion, sliced in 1/8 thick rings
0.08 can Mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 Slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/25 cup Slivered almonds, toasted
1/25 cup Golden Raisins
Nutrition value
208
calories per serving
8 g Fat9 g Protein22 g Carbs12 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
8g
Protein
9g
Carbs
22g
Fiber
12g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
22g
Protein
9g
Fiber
12g
Fats
Fat
8g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
47mg
Iron
4mg
Vitamin A
28mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
1mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
46mcg
Vitamin B12
< 1mcg
Vitamin C
9mg
Vitamin E
2mg
Copper
1mcg
Magnesium
66mg
Manganese
< 1mg
Phosphorus
271mg
Selenium
4mcg
Zinc
3mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment