Ingredients
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2 medium head fresh broccoli, washed and trimmed (do not use frozen)
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1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
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1/2 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
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1 cup roasted cashews (or roasted sunflower seeds)
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1/2 cup canned mandarin orange segments, chopped and drained (or raisins)
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1 1/4 cups grated mozzarella cheese
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3 tablespoons cider vinegar
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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3/4 cup good quality mayonnaise (such as Hellman's or Best Foods)
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1/3 cup sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Chop the broccoli into bite-sized florets.
- Mix together broccoli, red onion, bacon, cashews, mandarin oranges, and mozzarella (if using) in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl combine vinegar, sugar, oil, and mayo. Whisk in the salt and pepper.
- Pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat.
- Best if made a day ahead.