Veggie Chopped Salad

Name: Veggie Chopped Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups finely chopped fresh broccoli; 3 cups finely chopped cauliflower; 3 cups finely chopped celery; 2 cups frozen peas (about 8 ounces), thawed; 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 1-1/3 cups mayonnaise; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup salted peanuts

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

My husband's aunt gave me this recipe back in the '80s, and it's been a staple at our house ever since. I like to make it a day ahead because some time in the fridge makes it even better. Be sure to save yourself some leftovers, too. —Madeline Etzkorn, Burien, Washington

Ingredients

3 cups finely chopped fresh broccoli
3 cups finely chopped cauliflower
3 cups finely chopped celery
2 cups frozen peas (about 8 ounces), thawed
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1-1/3 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup salted peanuts

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sugar, cheese, vinegar and salt until blended. Add to salad and toss to coat. Just before serving, stir in peanuts. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 308 calories, 26g fat (4g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 357mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.

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