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Panzanella Salad
Panzanella is a traditional Italian salad made with stale bread. Fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, basil, olives, and chicken are added for a refreshing summer meal, with everything you need in one bowl. You could use a rotisserie chicken from the store, or leftover chicken from another recipe. Double Up: For a little heat, make a double batch of buffalo chicken from this recipe for Buffalo Chicken Legs with Blue Cheese Salad and use the leftovers for this panzanella salad.
Turkey Stroganoff
No need to eat a whole turkey on Thanksgiving Day! Save some leftovers to use in other recipes like this one. Get some new meals while also watching your portions as part of your diabetes management!
Antipasto Salad
Do you need a quick, tasty, different salad for your summer picnic? Here is your answer. This diabetes-friendly antipasto salad is lower carb but packed with heart-healthy Mediterranean super foods, such as olives and sun-dreid tomatoes. If you really want to boost the flavors, add canned artichoke hearts.
Ratatouille
This is another great side dish for the holidays. It’s packed with vegetables and is relatively low in calories.
Fresh Versus Frozen Fruits and Vegetables
But if you’re someone who: Isn’t used to eating fresh produce on a regular basis Typically lets fresh produce goes to waste Finds them unaffordable and/or out of season Then you may want to go for frozen versions. Still, many wonder if frozen fruits and vegetables are just as nutritious as fresh ones, and research suggests people have negative associations of frozen compared with fresh vegetables. Let’s settle that discussion here: are frozen fruits and vegetables just as nutritious as fresh ones? Why Choose Frozen Fruits and Vegetables Over Fresh? They Retain Their Nutrients at Peak Ripeness
Salad Bar Salsa With Grilled Flank Steak
Author Robyn Webb says, "Salsa isn’t just tomatoes. Scour the salad bar and you’ll find a bevy of ingredients to make homemade salsa special. Paired with a juicy, but lean grilled steak, it’s a perfect summer meal."
Holiday Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries
Think you don’t like Brussels sprouts? Keep an open mind and try this recipe. Roasting veggies brings out maximum flavor and the mix of balsamic and cranberries is delicious!
Braised Brown Rice Meatballs
This meatball recipe makes a great addition to a hearty meal. Pair it with a side of vegetables and you have an unbeatable combination.
Green Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
Looking for a lower-carb side dish? This festive salad is easy to put together and makes for a light, yet tasty side on Thanksgiving - or any other day of the month!
Meatball Kebabs
These meatballs make a fun family meal. Or serve them on a platter as an appetizer the next time you are entertaining. Find this recipe and more in The Diabetes Cookbook . To order dierctly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .