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This salsa is better than anything you will buy in a jar! It’s delicious, quick, and uses all fresh ingredients that you might already have in your kitchen. If you don’t want to serve it with chips, try it with cucumbers, celery or jicama. It would also make a great topping for tacos!

This cracked olive medley is a family favorite that is popular both in Calabria and Sicily. Sicilian Castelvetrano olives are becoming readily available in major supermarkets now, and if you have access to those, they are a great choice for this salad. Many Italian-American delis sell “Sicilian Colossal” olives, which also work well. You can toss a few tablespoons of this mixture into hot pasta in the winter, or chilled rice or quinoa in warner weather. It's also a great way to dress up ordinary vegetables, seafood, and meat. This recipe comes from The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook.

The key to including pasta in your meal plan without going overboard on carbohydrate is to keep the portion size small and serve it with lots of veggies and some protein. This is a quick dinner the whole family can enjoy any time of year. Try it with a bean-based pasta like lentil or chickpea pasta for added protein and fiber.

Serve this vegetarian dish with sliced tomato and fresh mozzarella salad.

This kidney-friendly recipe is a kid favorite. Dice, chop, and stir—that’s all you need to create broccoli and apple salad. This healthy recipe is low in sodium and high in flavor. Caution: this recipe contains walnuts.

This crunchy Asian salad is full of colorful, fiber-rich vegetables like shredded cabbage, carrots, and bell pepper. The flavorful dressing is made with zero-calorie Splenda® Monk Fruit Sweetener, so you’ll get sweetness without any added sugars. Enjoy as a side dish with your favorite Asian-inspired entrée, like baked teriyaki chicken .

The traditional version of this taco dip is much higher in fat and uses sour cream and cream cheese. We use a healthier fat (avocado) and reduced-fat cheese to save you lots of calories without giving up any taste. This dip is great for tailgating and football season!

Try this budget-friendly dish for lunch or dinner this week. To minimize prep time, cook the chicken and make the dressing ahead of time.

Tabbouleh is a traditional mediterranean salad made with flavorful herbs, fresh lemon, and couscous. This diabetes-friendly version uses cauliflower rice for lower carb, grain-free alternative.

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