Mandarin Broccoli Salad

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.

Mandarin Broccoli Salad

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. + chilling
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

Instructions

  • 1. 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.