Cauliflower, Broccoli, Olive Salad With A Parmesan Dressing

• 2 1/2 cups broccoli, cut in bite size pieces
• 2 1/2 cups cauliflower, cut in bite size pieces
• 1 medium onion, cut in quarters and thin sliced
• 1 small fennel bulb, cut in half and thin sliced
• 1 cup kalamata olive, cut in half (I prefer kalamata, but black will work just fine, I wouldn't suggest green olives)
• 6 slices bacon, diced and sauteed until crisp
• Dressing
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic (more if you want, according to your taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon fresh parsley
• salt
• pepper
• Garnish
• parmesan cheese, fresh grated

1. Dressing -- In a small bowl, mix the milk, mayo, parmesan, lemon juice, worcestershire, parsley, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready for use.
2. Bacon -- In a small sauce pan over medium heat, saute the bacon until crispy and brown. Remove to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain. Keep for later.
3. Vegetables -- Bring a large pot of water to a medium rolling boil. Salt well. Add the broccoli and cook 3-4 minutes until slightly tender, not soft. We are just blanching them. Remove and immediately immerse to a bowl filled with ice water and ice cubes. You want to stop the cooking process and keep the bright green color. Remove after a minute or so and let drain on a paper towel lined plate.
4. Do the same for the cauliflower. Again, drain well.
5. Salad -- Now I prefer this salad room temperature or even warm, but you can easily serve this chilled. You can warm up the vegetables right in the microwave for just a minute or so, or you them as soon as they are blanched, or even just served them chilled. Either way, they are all equally as good.
6. Finish -- Just toss the broccoli, cauliflower, olives, fennel and onion in a medium size bowl, and mix to combine. Then add in a little dressing at a time until you reach the consistency you prefer. Some like it more creamy than others, so just add as much dressing as you like.
7. Serve -- Just garnish with the bacon and you can also add fresh grated parmesan if you want.
8. ENJOY!

broccoli, cauliflower, onion, fennel bulb, kalamata olive, bacon, dressing, milk, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, garlic, lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt, pepper, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cauliflower-broccoli-olive-salad-with-a-parmesan-dressing-405658 (may not work)