broccoli and cauliflower salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 1 pound bacon
• 2 cups mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 4 cups cauliflower florets
• 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 large head lettuce, cut into bite-size pieces
• 2 cups seasoned croutons
• 1 cup sliced water chestnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 30 mins


• 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.
• 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.
• crumble bacon. mix bacon, lettuce, croutons, and water chestnuts into salad.