Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad My Way

bcfdwife's Note:

I got the original recipe from Allrecipes.com, but tweeked it to my family's taste and ... Viola! An awesome Broccoli and Cauliflower salad! The recipe calls for bacon, but I use Bacon Bits. I don't give an amount for Bacon Bits, it depends on how much YOU want. Also, if you use Bacon Bits, add them right before serving.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• 8 slices bacon or 8 slices bacon bits, to taste
• 1 head fresh broccoli, chopped
• 1 head fresh cauliflower, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 large red onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup Splenda granular, sugar substitute or 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/3 cups mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Directions:

1. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, and crumble.
2. In a large bowl, combine broccoli, cheese, bacon and onion.
3. Prepare the dressing in a small bowl by whisking together the red wine vinegar, sugar, pepper, salt, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Combine dressing with salad. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Reviews

[*Parsley*]

Very nice combination of colors and flavors. I made this according to the recipe, but used cider vinegar instead of red wine vinegar. I probably used less salt than listed (I think the amount of salt depends on the saltiness of the bacon used). This will be ideal for summer picnics. Thanx!

[susie cooks]

I halved this recipe. It was a little too sweet for me so next time I will add less Splenda. Very quick and easy to make. Made for PAC Spring 2010.