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Mushroom Broccoli Salad is anything but boring. Ever tried bacon and mandarins in the same bowl?
If you think salads are boring, think again! This Mushroom Broccoli Salad is loaded with crispy bacon, juicy grapes, sweet mandarins, crunchy nuts, and melty cheese. Plus, it’s got a creamy dressing that’s so good, you’ll want to lick the bowl (no judgment here). It’s not just a salad, it’s a full-on flavor party.
Mushroom Broccoli Salad: a little weird, a lot delicious. See how this unexpected mix turned skeptics into believers. Bacon may have helped.
Let’s be real, broccoli isn’t winning any flavor contests. But pair it with crispy bacon, soft cheddar, juicy grapes, and a creamy, sweet-tangy dressing. Now we’re talking. This Mushroom Broccoli Salad is what happens when you let your fridge inspire you in the best way.
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Mushroom Broccoli Salad You’ll Actually Crave
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: Salad Recipes
- Method: Easy
Description
This isn’t your average broccoli salad. The Mushroom Broccoli Salad brings sweet, salty, and crunchy together like magic. Bacon, grapes, mandarins, cheddar, yes, it all works. Would you try this combo?
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 cups broccoli, chopped
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 8 strips of bacon
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup pecans or slivered almonds
- 1 small can of mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 cup seedless black grapes, halved
Dressing
- 2 whole eggs + 1 extra yolk, beaten
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp mayonnaise + 1/2 cup (separated)
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 tsp corn flour
Instructions
Salad
- Cut broccoli into bite-size pieces and steam until just tender.
- Sauté mushrooms and onions together until soft.
- Cook bacon until crispy, then chop it up.
- Cut grapes in half, cube the cheese, and open the mandarin can.
Dressing
- Whisk it all together in a pot and bring to a boil.
- Stir until it thickens.
- Let it cool a bit, then stir in another ½ cup of mayo.
Toss the warm dressing with the salad ingredients gently so everything’s coated, but not soggy.
Why You’ll Want to Make This:
- Tastes like a treat: Sweet, salty, cheesy, crunchy… it hits every craving.
- Fills you up: Thanks to bacon, eggs, cheese, and nuts, it’s way more than just lettuce.
- Easy to prep: Steam, chop, toss. Done.
- Crowd-pleaser: Great for parties, school lunches, or picky eaters.
- Healthy-ish: You’re still getting lots of veggies and fruit, but it doesn’t feel like a “healthy” meal.
One bite, and you’ll forget you’re eating broccoli.
Notes
Prepared, tried, and tested by Linda
Steam meets crunch. Sweet meets salty. Creamy meets fresh. The Mushroom Broccoli Salad is your sign to stop playing it safe with vegetables. It’s fast, filling, and strangely addictive. Perfect for weeknights or when you need to bring a dish that people actually eat.
Why You’ll Love This Mushroom Broccoli Salad:
It’s crunchy and creamy, and has little bursts of sweetness from the grapes and mandarins. The bacon and cheddar balance it all out. Perfect for cookouts, potlucks, or just when you want something fresh but filling.
Make it once, you’ll want to keep it on repeat.
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