Popcorn Salad Recipe
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Popcorn Salad

By: Paula 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (34)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 -12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 10 slices bacon
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 1/4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 1/4 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
  • 6 cups popped popcorn

Directions

  1. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, celery, 1 cup of the cheese, water chestnuts, 1/2 cup bacon, carrots and chives. Mix well. Add popcorn and stir to coat. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bacon and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 326 | Total Fat: 30.4g | Cholesterol: 35mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2008 by Just me   view full review
This is great. I had to leave off the water chestnuts since I am allergic and have had to use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2008 by love2cook   view full review
What a fun salad! Very skeptical at first but was totally surprised! I used hot air popcorn....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2004 by SWENNY88   view full review
Everyone loves this when I make it. I only use 1/2 cup mayo.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2007 by NancyOlson   view full review
I made this salad for my daughter's graduation party, and it was the hit of the banquet table!...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2006 by KMC   view full review
I work in a grocery store where the deli has this salad. I love it, so was glad to find the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2006 by SHEWETT   view full review
Actually better than I thought it would be. I liked it, although ,my picky kids didn't want...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2005 by PAIGE S.   view full review
This is a great salad. Gotta try it to believe it! My kids and husband love it.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2002 by ALISSASMOM   view full review
Had this at a neighborhood cook-out last night and we couldn;t say enough about this salad -...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2002 by THEOBALD   view full review
Give this recipe a try!! I brought it to a family get together...everyone loved it and has...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2002 by NANCI8   view full review
I've made this salad twice now (within one week)! This salad is delicious, fun to eat, and...

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