Diabetic Recipes

Mixed Greens with Lime Dressing

(makes 4 servings)

1	7-ounce (199 g) package mixed salad greens (combination of red oak leaf lettuce, dandelion greens, bibb lettuce, and curly endive), rinsed and crisped

2	tablespoons (30 ml) mixed minced fresh herbs (basil, mint, flat-leaf parsley, tarragon, and thyme)

Dressing:

2	tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lime juice

1	tablespoon (15 ml) grapeseed oil or olive oil

1	tablespoon (15 ml) reserved beef broth from ragout

salt (optional) and freshly ground pepper

In a large salad bowl, combine salad greens and herbs. Toss lightly.
In a cup, whisk together dressing ingredients, adding salt (if using) and pepper to taste.
Drizzle dressing over salad greens; toss to coat evenly. Transfer salad to 4 salad bowls. Serve at once.

Per serving:	41 calories (72% calories from fat), 1 g protein, 4 g total fat (0.3 g saturated fat), 2 g carbohydrate, 1 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 13 mg sodium
Exchanges:	1 fat

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