Broccoli Salad With Mandarin Oranges And Cashews

Total Time: 8 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 medium head fresh broccoli, washed and trimmed (do not use frozen)
• 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 cup roasted cashews (or roasted sunflower seeds)
• 1/2 cup canned mandarin orange segments, chopped and drained (or raisins)
• 1 1/4 cups grated mozzarella cheese (optional)
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup good quality mayonnaise (such as hellman's or best foods)
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 chop the broccoli into bite-sized florets.
• 2 mix together broccoli, red onion, bacon, cashews, mandarin oranges, and mozzarella (if using) in a large bowl.
• 3 in a separate bowl combine vinegar, sugar, oil, and mayo. whisk in the salt and pepper.
• 4 pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat.
• 5 best if made a day ahead.