Mom's Elegant Salad

This salad is served at every family function from B-days to Thanksgiving! I don't know the origin of it, my mom started making it from when we were all very little. It's a MUST HAVE at my house! Don't substitute the ingredients, though, it won't turn out. Been there, tried it, failed, lol. It's awesome just as is!!!! Show more

Ready In: 20 mins

Serves: 8

Ingredients

  • 1  head lettuce, cut bit-sized
  • 1  head cauliflower, cut into small pieces (the flower part)
  • 1 (3 ounce) jar  hormel real bacon bits (see note)
  • 1  medium onion, halved, sliced thin
  •  Miracle Whip, to lightly coat (Do not sub or use light)
  • 78 ounce  McCormick Salad Supreme Seasoning, 1/3 of a 2 . 62 oz. bottle (do not sub.!)
  • 5 13 ounces  canned parmesan cheese, 2/3 of the green can kind
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Directions

  1. Note: The bottle says equivilant to 1 1/2 lbs bacon and do NOT sub immitation; You can also use the new kind that comes in a sealed pouch, use 3/4 to 1 cup, depending on how much bacon flavor you like.
  2. In large bowl, toss all ingredients.
  3. Add enough Miracle Whip to lightly coat all.
  4. Stir all well, chill at least one hour or overnight.
  5. Best overnight, though.
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