Diabetic Recipes

Bistro Pear Salad with Cheddar Cheese and Almonds

(makes 4 servings)

This is reminiscent of our favorite salad served at a Tulsa restaurant called the Bistro. They use tart apples slices or pears, depending on availability and the chef's whim. You can substitute other cheese, as long as they are low fat. We particularly like low fat feta and a few walnuts or chopped hazelnuts.

6	cups (336 g) baby spinach leaves, washed and spun dry

1	ounce (30 g) skim milk sharp cheddar cheese, grated

1	large Bartlett pear, 10 ounces (300 g), sliced into thin slices (cover with a little lemon water if not using immediately)

2	tablespoons (30 ml) slivered almonds, toasted

Vinaigrette:

2	tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil

1 1/2

tablespoons (22.5 ml) balsamic vinegar

1	tablespoon 915 ml) water

1/2	teaspoon (2.5 ml) Dijon mustard

1	teaspoon (5 ml) minced fresh tarragon

freshly ground pepper to taste

Divide the spinach between 4 salad plates. Sprinkle on the cheese and arrange the pears in a decorative pattern. Top with almonds.
In a small cup, whisk together dressing ingredients. Drizzle over each salad.

Per serving:	158 calories (57% calories from fat), 5 g protein, 11 g total fat (1.9 g saturated fat), 13 g carbohydrate, 3 g dietary fiber, 4 mg cholesterol, 91 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:	1 carbohydrate (1/2 fruit, 1 vegetable), 2 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.