Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad My Way

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.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 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.