Diabetic Recipes

Minted Tossed salad with Mint

(makes 4 servings)

1	clove garlic, sliced in half

6	cups mesclun (340 g) , or other lettuce of your choice

1	cup (60 g) fresh mint leaves torn into brie size pieces

1	tablespoon (15 ml) chopped chives

Vinaigrette

1 1/2

tablespoons (22.5 ml) white wine vinegar

1 1/2

tablespoons (22.5 ml) olive oil

1 1/2

tablespoons (22.5 ml) water

freshly ground pepper

1/8	teaspoon (0.6 ml) salt (optional)

Rub the inside of a wooden salad bowl with the garlic.
Place the greens, mint, and chives in the bowl
Combine all ingredients for the vinaigrette and sprinkle on the salad. Toss well and serve immediately.

Per serving:	72 calories (63% calories from fat), 2 g protein, 5 g total fat (0.8 g saturated fat), 5 g carbohydrates, 3 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 28 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:	1/2 carbohydrate (1 vegetable), 1 fat

Diabetes is a serious disease requiring professional medical attention. The information and recipes on this site, although as accurate and timely as feasibly possible, should not be considered as medical advice, nor as a substitute for the same. All recipes and menus are provided with the implied understanding that directions for exchange sizes will be strictly adhered to, and that blood glucose levels can be affected by not following individualized dietary guidelines as directed by your physician and/or health-care-team.