MANDARIN BROCCOLI SALAD

Mandarin Broccoli Salad image

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. -Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 229 calories, Fat 17g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.