Parmesan Vegetable Toss

Ingredients

• 2 cups Miracle Whip
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 3/4 pound)
• 4 cups fresh cauliflowerets (about 3/4 pound)
• 1 medium red onion, sliced
• 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 1 large head iceberg lettuce, torn
• 1 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 cups croutons, optional