Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad My Way

Name: Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad My Way
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 slices bacon or 8 slices bacon bits, to taste; 1 head fresh broccoli, chopped; 1 head fresh cauliflower, chopped; 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/2 large red onion, chopped; 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup Splenda granular, sugar substitute or 1/4 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 1/3 cups mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Submitted by bcfdwife

"I got the original recipe from Allrecipes.com, but tweeked it to my family's taste and ... Viola! An awesome Broccoli and Cauliflower salad! The recipe calls for bacon, but I use Bacon Bits. I don't give an amount for Bacon Bits, it depends on how much YOU want. Also, if you use Bacon Bits, add them right before serving."

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photo by *Parsley*

Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 12

ingredients

8 slices bacon or 8 slices bacon bits, to taste
1 head fresh broccoli, chopped
1 head fresh cauliflower, chopped
1 ¹⁄₂ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
¹⁄₂ large red onion, chopped
¹⁄₂ cup red wine vinegar
¹⁄₄ cup Splenda granular, sugar substitute or 1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
1 ¹⁄₃ cups mayonnaise
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

directions

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, and crumble.
In a large bowl, combine broccoli, cheese, bacon and onion.
Prepare the dressing in a small bowl by whisking together the red wine vinegar, sugar, pepper, salt, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Combine dressing with salad. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Reviews

Very nice combination of colors and flavors. I made this according to the recipe, but used cider vinegar instead of red wine vinegar. I probably used less salt than listed (I think the amount of salt depends on the saltiness of the bacon used). This will be ideal for summer picnics. Thanx!

*Parsley*
I halved this recipe. It was a little too sweet for me so next time I will add less Splenda. Very quick and easy to make. Made for PAC Spring 2010.

susie cooks

Tweaks

Very nice combination of colors and flavors. I made this according to the recipe, but used cider vinegar instead of red wine vinegar. I probably used less salt than listed (I think the amount of salt depends on the saltiness of the bacon used). This will be ideal for summer picnics. Thanx!

*Parsley*

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bcfdwife

I live in Baltimore Md, but I miss my good ole' West Virginia!! I'm a mom of 3 beautiful, wonderful girls who brighten my days and causes my grays! lol I have a wonderful, patient husband, who doesn't mind being a guinea pig for new recipes (well, some things I have to really beg for him to try! Lol). I LOVE to bake, especially around the holidays!! Thanks to Recipezaar I've dabbled with candy making and have had many requests (and reorders) since then! For Christmas gifts I've started making gift baskets of goodies instead of store bought things, which EVERYONE (in-laws included) in my family is extremely grateful for. They get a taste of home-cooking goodness without having to lift a finger! lol I love to garden and I'm learning how to can/preserve the things I grow and the things I get great deals on at the supermarket. I am also interested in recipes having to do with homemade things (like extracts, seasonings, syrups, mixes etc.) I've realized it cuts down on spending and it is usually healthier than store bought. I'm always on the lookout for great appetizers for football season (GO RAVENS!!). I'm not sure if my brother and sister in law come over for football or the things I make to snack on for football! Lol :oP <img src="http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e347/Saturn6666/Other/tagforpage1.jpg"> <img src="http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/lauralie41/swapbanner.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"> Partner ~ Chef #157425 <img src="http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j10/housedaughter/candy.jpg"> International Candy Swap (2007) ~ Chef #422893 <a href="http://s224.photobucket.com/albums/dd235/MidwestMaven/?action=view&current=cookieswapparticip.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd235/MidwestMaven/cookieswapparticip.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket">Holiday Cookie Swap 2008 <a href="http://s224.photobucket.com/albums/dd235/MidwestMaven/?action=view&current=09holidayparticipationbanner.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd235/MidwestMaven/09holidayparticipationbanner.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket">

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