Sugar-free, Low Carb Chilled Wedge Salad

Note from Cheri: This recipe was shared with us by low carb guru April S. Fields, author of the fabulous 101 Low-Carb & Sugar-free Dessert Recipes. Click the link or photo at right to learn more about this book -- a reference that belongs in every low carb dieter's library. This recipe is part of an article April did for us about using low and no carb sweeteners. Click here for lots more low carb recipes!

1 head of Iceberg lettuce chilled and cut into four equal wedges 1 cup diced cucumber 2 stalks celery, finely chopped 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped 6 scallions, finely chopped (including greens) 1 medium tomato, finely diced 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup Sugarfree ketchup 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon Stevia (or other no-sugar sweetener -adjust the carbs accordingly)

Makes 4 Servings Chop up the veggies and mix together in a mixing bowl. In another bowl, blend the mayo, ketchup, lemon juice and sweetener until smooth. This should be a thick dressing. Pour the dressing over the veggies and toss together until well coated. Place wedges of lettuce on salad plates and spoon 1/4 of the veggie/dressing mixture over each one. Serve cold. Total carbs = 19.7 Per serving = 4.93 each