Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad

Name: Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8-10 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups mayonnaise; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons vinegar; 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup raisins; 1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets; 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets; 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained; 1/2 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled; 2/3 cup slivered toasted almonds

My family loves the "crunch" of this broccoli and cauliflower salad...and each crisp ingredient adds to that delight! The secret of this recipe is to make the dressing a day ahead to allow the flavors to blend.

Ingredients

2 cups mayonnaise
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/2 cup raisins
1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets
1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
2/3 cup slivered toasted almonds

Directions

In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, Parmesan cheese, vinegar, onion and raisins; refrigerate several hours or overnight. Just before serving, combine broccoli, cauliflower, water chestnuts, bacon and almonds in a large bowl. Pour dressing over and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 548 calories, 44g fat (7g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 1043mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 4g fiber), 14g protein.

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Nellstrum

Jul 8, 2012

This is one of my favourite salads. Next time I think I to will also substitute cranberries for the raisons.
mother of 3

Jul 1, 2010

I substituted sunflower seeds for the water chestnuts and used turkey bacon. I skipped the almonds. Our fellowship loved it.
DebMcM

Dec 25, 2009

Tasty and easy to make salad. Made the dressing the night before and added dried cranberries instead of raisins.