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Raw Vegetable Salad


"This is a flavorful and crunchy vegetable salad tossed with peanuts and bacon bits."
Original recipe yield: 18 to 20 servings.
Prep Time:
15 Minutes
Cook Time:
15 Minutes
Ready In:
30 Minutes
Servings:
6

INGREDIENTS:

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 3 cups chopped broccoli
  • 3 cups cauliflower, chopped
  • 3 cups chopped celery
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed
  • 1 cup sweetened-dried cranberries
  • 1 cup raw Spanish peanuts
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons grated onion
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, celery, peas and cranberries.
  3. Wisk together the sugar, salt, vinegar, grated onion, cheese and mayonnaise. Pour dressing over the salad; add nuts and bacon and toss well.