Raw Vegetable Salad

6 slices bacon (or 2 pkgs real bacon bits)
3 cups chopped broccoli
3 cups cauliflower, chopped
3 cups chopped celery
1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed
1 cup sweetened-dried cranberries
1 cup raw Spanish peanuts
1/4 cup white sugar (splenda if going less calorie)
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 chopped red onion
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, celery, peas and cranberries.
Wisk together the sugar, salt, vinegar, grated onion, cheese and mayonnaise. Pour dressing over the salad; add nuts and bacon and toss well.