Popcorn Salad

Delightfully unexpected and bursting with texture, Popcorn Salad is a whimsical twist on traditional salad recipes. This crowd-pleaser combines freshly popped, lightly salted popcorn with crisp sugar snap peas, shredded carrots, celery, sharp cheddar cheese, and a smattering of scallions. Tossed in a tangy, creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, honey, and apple cider vinegar, this salad achieves a harmonious balance of savory and sweet flavors. Finished with a garnish of fresh dill and a topping of crispy fried onions for the ultimate crunch, it's a bold and playful side dish that's perfect for potlucks and gatherings. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, this unique recipe is best served fresh to retain the irresistible contrast of textures.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup unpopped popcorn kernels
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 0.75 cup mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup sugar snap peas, thinly sliced
• 1 cup carrots, shredded
• 0.5 cup chopped celery
• 0.5 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• 0.5 cup crispy fried onions

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot with a lid, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the unpopped popcorn kernels, cover the pot, and shake occasionally to prevent burning.

Step 2

Once the popping slows down significantly, remove the pot from the heat and allow the popcorn to cool completely. Discard any unpopped kernels.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Set the dressing aside.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled popcorn, sugar snap peas, shredded carrots, chopped celery, shredded cheddar cheese, and scallions.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the popcorn mixture and gently toss to coat everything evenly. Be careful to avoid crushing the popcorn.

Step 6

Sprinkle the fresh dill over the salad and toss lightly to combine.

Step 7

Just before serving, top the salad with crispy fried onions for an extra crunch and savory finish.

Step 8

Serve immediately for the best texture. This salad is best enjoyed fresh on the day it is prepared.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1108.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2814.6

Total Fat 213.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 48.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 294.0mg	0%
Sodium 2445.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 201.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.7g	0%
Total Sugars 46.4g
Protein 40.4g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 798.3mg	0%
Iron 9.3mg	0%
Potassium 1904.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.5%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 27.9%