Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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.