1 (16 ounce) bag fresh broccoli and cauliflower mix (4 cups)  | 
                                                2/3 cup light mayonnaise (do not use fat free mayo for this recipe)  | 
                                                1/2 cup fat free sour cream  | 
                                                2 teaspoons splenda sugar substitute  | 
                                                2 tablespoons bacon bits (or perhaps try some dried cranberries instead!)  | 
                                                1/2 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded  | 
                                                1 large apple, firm and tart, cut up  | 
                                                1 dash parsley  | 
                                                1 dash salt (and other spices you like with veggies. i sometimes use a little paprika)  |