Spring Parmesan Cheesed Cauliflower Broccoli Salad

This time of year I get to craving fresh vegetables. Here is a recipe I received from a friend that hubby and I love.

Wonder-boy doesn't like the dressing on it, but he loves preparing the veggies for me. Gotta love that! So after cutting up the veggies he removes some for dipping.

1 head broccoli
1 head cauliflower
1 med red onion
1 lb fried bacon, crumbled

1 cup real mayo
1 c grated parmesan cheese
2/3 cup sugar

salt
pepper

Chop onion, broccoli and cauliflower into bite size pieces. Place in a large bowl. Add bacon, salt and pepper.

Mix mayo, parmesan cheese, and sugar together well. Pour over veggies and mix well.

Chill for several hours before serving.

Tips: I've used Miracle Whip and we love it just as well as real mayo. I've left the bacon out when I didn't have any on hand. I've also bought Oscar Meyer Real Bacon Bits to save time. It's a very versatile salad and always better the next day.


Have you tried any new recipes this spring?  I'm always trying to get the guys to eat more vegetables.  I can't seem to make them understand potatoes and corn is NOT vegetables! lol

Tomato, Onion, and Cucumber Salad

Ingredients
5 medium plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced
1/4 red onion, peeled, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced
1 Kirby cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
A generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, about 2 tablespoons
2 splashes red wine vinegar or Italian dressing
Coarse salt and black pepper

Directions
Dress the tomatoes, onions, and cucumber with olive oil, red wine
vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Let stand while you prepare dinner, about 20 minutes. Re-toss and serve salad with crusty bread for mopping up juices and oil.

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray