Diabetic Side Dish of the Week – Crunchy Broccoli Salad Recipe

January 17, 2021 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week | 2 Comments
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This week’s Diabetic Side Dish of the Week is a Crunchy Broccoli Salad Recipe. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be using Fresh Broccoli, Green Onions, Finely Shredded Fat Free Mozzarella, Turkey Bacon, Light Mayonnaise, Fat Free Mayonnaise, Sweet One Sugar Substitute, and White Vinegar. The Salad is 119 calories and 4 net carbs per serving. The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I’ve left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2021! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Crunchy Broccoli Salad Recipe
If you’re a veggie fan, this healthy and crunchy broccoli salad recipe is just the thing for you.
Ingredients
Preparation time: 30 minutes

1 bunch fresh broccoli (approximately 1 pound)
5 green onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely shredded fat-free mozzarella cheese
5 strips turkey bacon, crisply cooked then crumbled
1/3 cup light mayonnaise (not salad-dressing-type mayonnaise)
1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise (not salad-dressing-type mayonnaise)
4 packets acesulfame-K sweetener (such as Sweet One)
2 tablespoons white vinegar

Directions
Yield: 5 1/2 cups
Serving size: 1 cup

1 – Remove stalks from broccoli and discard. Cut broccoli crowns into small florets. In a bowl, combine broccoli florets, green onions, cheese, and crumbled bacon. Set aside.

2 – In a separate bowl, whisk together light mayonnaise, fat-free mayonnaise, sweetener, and vinegar. Pour over broccoli mixture and toss well to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 119 calories, Carbohydrates: 6 g, Protein: 8 g, Fat: 7 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Sodium: 449 mg, Fiber: 2 g
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