Diabetic Recipes

Spinach with Grapefruit Salad

(makes 6 servings)

6	cups (336 g) baby spinach, rinsed and drained

1	large white grapefruit (480 g), peeled and segments cut out

2	tablespoons (31 g) low fat feta cheese

1	tablespoon (15 ml) balsamic vinegar

2	tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil

freshly ground pepper

Combine the baby spinach, grapefruit and feta cheese in a large salad bowl.
Whisk the vinegar and oil. Sprinkle over the salad and toss. Season with pepper to taste.

Per serving:	67 calories (63% calories from fat), 2 g protein, 5 g total fat (0.9 g saturated fat), 5 g carbohydrates, 1 g dietary fiber, 1 mg cholesterol, 66 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.