Parmesan Vegetable Toss - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. bite size broccoli florets
4 c. bite size cauliflower florets
1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. basil leaves
2 c. mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 lb. bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
1 large head lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
2 c. seasoned croutons
8 oz. can sliced water chestnuts, drained

Preparation

In large bowl, combine broccoli, cauliflower and onion.
In small bowl, combine cheese, sugar, salt, basil and mayonnaise. Mix well.
Add dressing to vegetables; toss gently.
Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
Just before serving, add bacon, lettuce, croutons and water chestnuts.
Toss lightly.
Makes 20 to 24 servings.