Old Dutch Popcorn Salad
A viral TikTok sensation combining freshly popped popcorn with crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing. This unique Midwestern dish is perfect for potlucks and movie nights!
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Popcorn Maker or Large Pot
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 cups freshly popped popcorn cooled completely
- 1/2 cup bacon crispy cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded sharp
- 1 cup celery finely diced
- 1 cup water chestnuts sliced
- 1/2 cup carrots finely diced
- 1/4 cup chives chopped
- 1/2 cup green onions chopped
Mayonnaise Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make your freshly popped popcorn using an air popper, stovetop method, or microwave (plain only). Allow to cool completely before using.
- Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, cider vinegar, sugar and Dijon together in a large serving bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare all vegetables by dicing celery and carrots finely, slicing water chestnuts, and chopping chives and green onions.
- Combine celery, carrots, water chestnuts, bacon and chives in the bowl with the dressing.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese and mix gently to combine.
- Gently fold in the cooled popcorn last, being careful not to crush the kernels.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Serve within 2-3 hours for best texture.
Notes
This unique Midwestern dish gained popularity on TikTok and is perfect for potlucks! For best results, serve within a few hours of making to maintain the popcorn's crunch. Feel free to customize with your favorite add-ins like mini marshmallows for a sweet version or crushed pretzels for extra crunch.