Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

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This is a recipe that is a combination of a recipe from an old church cookbook, and another that was found on Allrecipes. Every time I serve it to a new group, I have people who ask for the recipe. I've decided to put down the recipe, as I make it, to share with others.

Ingredients

4 cups cauliflower cut into small bite size pieces (can add some of the stems chopped up)

4 cups broccoli cut into small bite size pieces (can add some of the stems chopped up)

12 slices of bacon (more or less can be used according to taste)

1 cup of either craisins or dried cherries (according to your preference)

1 cup roasted and salted sunflower seeds 

1 & 1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup either sugar or honey (can use a combo of both)

3 Tbsp. minced shallots

1 Tbsp. cider vinegar

1 tsp. kosher salt

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Ingredients can be adapted to your personal taste. My sisters sometimes use pistachios instead of sunflower seeds...

Directions

Brown cut up bacon in skillet until crisp. Drain the bacon on a paper towel.

Mix Broccoli, cauliflower, and Craisins or dried cherries.

Whisk Mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, sugar and or honey, shallots, vinegar and salt together in a mixing bowl. (I like to mix my dressing at least a few hours ahead of time so the ingredients meld.)

Pour dressing over salad, mix salad well, then add nuts and bacon and toss again until evenly distributed.

YUM!!!