Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad

This salad has been a family-favorite for years. Even people who don't typically like salad are surprised by how much they enjoy this dish. This is a real winner at potlucks and other large gatherings, as it makes quite a lot of salad.

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

Ingredients

• ¼ cup white sugar
• ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 pound bacon
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• 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

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.