California Salad

Submitted by CindiJ

"My sister-in-law made this salad for a family dinner just before my husband and I were married. In a hurry I wrote the recipe down. I've shared this recipe often through the years of our marriage. Recently at a dinner, my SIL asked if I made this recipe often. I replied that yes I did and every year I have to make California Salad. The look on her face was priceless and her reply was "I thought I gave you this recipe years ago!". After visiting on this topic further, we discovered I had abbreviated cauliflower to Calif. Salad thus it's name. I hope you enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1 head lettuce, torn
• 1 head cauliflower, broken into small flowerettes
• 1 bunch green onion, chopped
• 1 lb bacon, cooked & crumbled
• 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1 cup mayonnaise

directions

1. In large serving salad bowl layer torn lettuce, broken cauliflower, chopped green onions, crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese.
2. In small bowl mix together sugar and mayonnaise well.
3. Pour over the top of layered salad- cover and chill until ready to serve.
4. TOSS JUST BEFORE SERVING.

Reviews

[Darkhunter]

This was delicious! I used leaf lettuce and blanched the cauliflower a bit. I was trying to lighten up this recipe a tad, so used real bacon bits (less fat), low-fat cheddar & mayo, and used Splenda instead of sugar. Truly, I don't think any of the flavor was lost. Thnx for sharing your recipe, Cindy. Made for the Diabetic Forum Pool Party May 2010.

 

[Elly in Canada]

A nice salad, I loved the crunchy cauliflower, the salty bacon bits, and the sweetness of the dressing! I reduced the amount of everything to serve two people. Personally, 1/2 cup of sugar would be too much for my taste, I used one teaspoon in 1/4 cup of mayonnaise and it was perfect!