Description
This salad is a real conversation piece. Whoever heard of popcorn in a salad? If you take it to a dinner, mix the salad and carry the popcorn separately to be added at the last minute.
Ingredients
- 10 slices bacon
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 ¼ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
- ¼ cup shredded carrots
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
- 6 cups popped popcorn
Instructions
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat
- turning occasionally
- until evenly browned
- about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble and set aside.
- Combine 1 cup Cheddar cheese
- water chestnuts
- celery
- mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup bacon
- carrots
- and chives together in a large bowl; mix well. Add popcorn and stir to coat. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bacon; serve immediately.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 11