Diabetic Recipes

Watermelon Salsa

(makes 4 servings)

1 1/2

cups (240 g) diced seedless watermelon

1/2	cup (80 g) diced seeded cantaloupe

3	scallions, white part and 1 inch (2.5 cm)

1/4	cup (12 g) chopped fresh mint

2	tablespoons (20 g) finely minced fresh ginger

1	serrano chile pepper, seeded and finely minced

1/4	cup (60 ml) fresh lime juice

2	tablespoons (19 g) crumbled low fat feta cheese

In a covered dish, combine all ingredients except feta cheese. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with feta cheese. Serve to spoon alongside chicken.

Per serving:	49 calories (16% calories from fat), 2 g protein, 1 g total fat (0.4 g saturated fat), 9 g carbohydrates, 1 g dietary fiber, 2 mg cholesterol, 69 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:	1/2 carbohydrate (fruit)

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.