Holiday Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 cups cauliflower florets
• 1 small red onion (thinly sliced or chopped) (optional)
• 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese (cubed very small, or use mozzarella cheese)
• 6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries or raisins
• 4 hard-boiled eggs (peeled and sliced, can use more or less eggs)

DRESSING

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3-1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons wine vinegar
• pepper

Directions

1. 1

   In a medium glass salad bowl combine the broccoli florets, cauliflower florets with red onion slices (if using) cubed cheese, crumbled bacon and dried cranberries or raisins.

2. 2

   For the dressing; (add in dressing just before serving) in a bowl whisk the mayonnaise with sugar and wine vinegar together until smooth, season with black pepper.

3. 3

   Drizzle the dressing over the top of the salad; toss to combine with the vegetables.

4. 4

   Sprinkle the top with sliced almonds, then place the egg slices around the bowl.