Sugar-free, Low Carb Broccoli Salad

Note from Cheri: This recipe was given to us by April S. Fields, author of the fabulus 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!

Make up this recipe and feed a crowd, or make it and put it in the refrigerator and eat off it for a couple of days. It is really better the second day. The bacon looks better when added just before serving though.

8 cups flowerets of fresh broccoli 6 scallions, chopped with greens 1 cup sliced mushrooms 5 slices of crisp-fried bacon, crumbled 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup vinegar 1/4 cup powdered malitol (or other no-sugar sweetener -adjust the carbs accordingly)

Makes 8 Servings Combine broccoli, scallions, and walnuts together in a large bowl. In a separate bowl mix together the mayo, vinegar and sweetener until well blended. Mix the veggies and the dressing together until well coated. Top with crumbled bacon just before serving. Total carbs = 28 Per serving = 3.5 carbs