Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad

Cauliflower and broccoli salad, tossed in a creamy basil dressing with a salty crunch from bacon and water chestnuts is a crowd-pleasing potluck dish.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 255 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pound bacon
• 4 cups cauliflower florets
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 2 cups mayonnaise
• 2 cups seasoned croutons
• 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup sliced water chestnuts
• 1 large head lettuce, cut into bite-size pieces
• 0.25 cup white sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.33333334326744 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels.

Step 2

Whisk mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, sugar, and basil together in a large bowl until smooth. Add broccoli, cauliflower, and red onion to mayonnaise mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate salad until chilled and flavors have blended, 3 hours to overnight.

Step 3

Crumble bacon. Mix bacon, lettuce, croutons, and water chestnuts into salad.