Thursday, February 4, 2010

Low Carb Mock Potato Salad

Holidays are a very difficult time to be on diet. Even for those on a Low Carb diet, such as the Dr. Atkins Diet, it can be challenging. This is the reason why I though I will give you this low carb recipe that is delicious and is sure to make you forget that it is actually a low carb recipe and that you are on a low carb diet such as The Dr. Atkins Diet.

Who says you can't enjoy potato salad on your low carb diet? This recipe has 3 or less carbs per serving and is super easy to make!

Ingredients:

  • 1 medium size head of cauliflower(broken into small florets)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
  • 3 green onions
  • 1 finely chopped jalapeno pepper or 2 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper (optional)
  • salt and pepper
  • optionally 2 packet sugar substitute depending on how you like your potato salad, it's good with or without this!
Instructions:

Cook cauliflower in boiling water until tender (about 10 minutes)
Drain and rinse as usual.
Now for the salad making part.
Get out your big potato salad bowl and mix together mayo, lemon juice, mustard and sugar subst. if you're using one.
Add your veggies to the mixture (cauliflower, green onions, and peppers) and toss until well coated.
Salt and pepper to your liking.
Chill and serve with anything you might normally serve potato salad with.
Perfect for cookouts and lunchboxes.

For different flavors alter your veggie inclusions. Try different kinds of peppers. Great with any casual meal.

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