Diabetic Recipes

Arugula and Radicchio Salad with Creamy Italian Dressing

(makes 6 servings)

1	small bunch arugula leaves

1	small head radicchio, leaves separated

1	small bibb lettuce washed, spun dry and torn into bit size pieces

dressing:

2	tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil

1/2	cup (118 ml) plain low fat yogurt

1	tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice

1	garlic clove, minced

1/4	teaspoon (1.25 ml) crushed dried oregano

1/2	teaspoon (2.5 ml) crushed dried basil

1/4	teaspoon (1.25 ml) crushed dried thyme

2	tablespoons ( 30 ml) chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Place salad ingredients in large bowl.
Mix together all ingredients for dressing.
Toss salad with dressing. Remainder can be stored in air tight container in refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Per serving:	74 calories (56 % calories from fat), 3 g protein, 5 g total fat (0.7 g saturated fat), 6 g carbohydrates, 1 g dietary fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 36 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:	0.5 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.