Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

This is one of those dishes I HATED as a kid and wondered how grown ups could eat such stuff. This is one of those dishes that I enjoy as an adult and now have my kids try who look at me and wonder how grown ups could eat such stuff. The cycle continues. Of course we know bacon makes everything better... and celery seeds is the flavor on the back end that make you wonder what the savory taste that lingers is.


1 bunch Broccoli, flowerets cut in bit-size pieces
1 sm head Cauliflower, flowerets cut in bit-size pieces
1 sm Red Onion, chopped
8 slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled

SAUCE: wisk together
1 c Canola Oil
1/4 c Cider vinegar
1/2 c Sugar
1 t Onion powder
1 t Paprika
1 t Celery seed
1/2 t Salt

Pour sauce over broccoli, cauliflower and onions and mix well. Refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours, stirring often. Add bacon just prior to serving and mix well.

TOTAL COSTS: $3.80
Broccoli $1 (Aldi's)
Cauliflower $1.25 (Aldi's)
Bacon $1 (Aldi's)
Onion $.25 (Meijer)
Oil $.30 (Aldi's)
Spices - from stock

VARIATIONS:
May add mushrooms and substitute green onion for the red onion if desired.