Diabetic -- Mock Potato Salad

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Mock Potato Salad

 

4 eggs, hard boiled, peeled and chopped*

2 bags (1 lb. ea.) Green Giant® frozen cauliflower florets

1 bag (10 oz.) frozen peas and carrots

1-3/4 cups reduced-fat mayonnaise OR Miracle Whip salad dressing**

1 tsp. granulated sugar

1 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

1/4 tsp. paprika

1 TB cider vinegar

1 tsp. prepared yellow mustard

1 cup chopped celery

2/3 cup chopped onion

 

*In 2 quart saucepan, place eggs in single layer; add enough cold water to

cover eggs

by 1 inch. Cover; heat to boiling. Remove from heat; let stand covered 30

minutes.

Drain eggs. Immediately run cold water over eggs until completely cooled.

Peel and chop eggs.

 

In large 4 quart microwavable bowl, place frozen cauliflower and frozen peas

and carrots;

cover with microwavable waxed paper. Microwave on High 20 to 25 minutes,

stirring once

halfway through microwaving. Drain vegetables in colander; rinse with cold

water to cool.

Place colander over same large bowl; refrigerate at least 30 minutes or until

cooled.

 

In small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sugar, salt, pepper, 1/8 teaspoon of the

paprika, the vinegar

and mustard; set aside.

 

Remove vegetables from refrigerator; discard any liquid in bowl. Pat drained

vegetables

dry with paper towels; chop any large cauliflower pieces into 3/4 inch chunks

to resemble

chopped potatoes. Place cauliflower, peas and carrots in same bowl. Add

celery, onion

and chopped eggs.

 

Pour mayonnaise mixture over salad; stir until vegetables and eggs are well

coated.

Sprinkle remaining 1/8 teaspoon paprika over salad.

 

If desired, cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or until well chilled

before serving.

 

Makes: 16 servings (1/2 cup each).

 

**Note: Miracle Whip has 1/2 the fat of mayonnaise.

 

Nutrition Information:

Per serving (1/2 cup) calories 130, Total Fat 10 g, Sat fat 2 g, Trans Fat 0

g,

Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 370 mg, Total Carbs 7 g, Dietary Fiber 2 g, Sugars

3 g,

Protein 3 g.

 

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable 2 Fat.