Diabetic Recipes

Cucumber-Radish Salad

(makes 4 servings)

1/3 of an English cucumber, 6 ounces (180 g), unpeeled, thinly sliced
4 radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 scallion, white part and 1 inch (2.5 cm) green, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon (15 ml) canola oil
2 tablespoons (30 ml) white wine vinegar
freshly ground pepper
1 small carrot, 2 ounces (60 g), peeled and grated
  1. In a small bowl, combine cucumber slices, radish slices, and scallion.
  2. Whisk together canola oil, white wine vinegar, and pepper. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat evenly.
  3. Arrange mixture in 4 small bowls. Top each with some of the grated carrot and serve.
Per serving: 46 calories (67% calories from fat), 1 g protein, 4 g total fat (0.3 g saturated fat), 3 g carbohydrate, 1 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 7 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges: 1 fat