Potluck Cauliflower and Lettuce Salad

There are many combinations for Cauliflower Salads, this particular version is the favorite in our area. A delicious make ahead, perfect for potlucks and family gatherings. Great salad to add to the holiday table. For those special occasions I serve this in a cut glass bowl ... making it look as good as it tastes. I have been known to add slivered almonds to make for extra crunch! This salad requires at least eight hours mellowing time ... best made the night before ... that is a big plus when you are cooking for a crowd!

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1  cup mayonnaise (I use Hellmans)
• 3  tablespoons parmesan cheese (grated)
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 1  medium head cauliflower
• 1  medium head lettuce
• 1  medium red onion
• 1⁄2 cup bacon bits (best you can find)

Directions

1. In a small bowl: mix the mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese and sugar to make the dressing and set aside.
2. In large bowl: break cauliflower into florets, tear lettuce into bite size pieces, red onion thinly sliced, add the bacon bits.
3. Pour dressing over the salad, cover and refrigerate.
4. Toss before serving.