Raw Vegetable Salad

Raw Vegetable Salad
 By: Pamela Brown 

 "This is a flavorful and crunchy vegetable salad tossed with peanuts and bacon bits."

   Original Recipe Yield 18 to 20 servings

     * 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

     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.

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Jennifer (Recipejem1)