Popcorn Salad

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.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 326 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 1 ¼ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• 10 slices bacon
• ¼ cup shredded carrots
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
• 6 cups popped popcorn

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.

Step 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.