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Serve this vegetable side dish with grilled fish or chicken and a side of brown rice.

This is a delicious and refreshing appetizer to serve when you have guests over for a summer get-together. The lemon adds a refreshing, citrusy bite to this lean appetizer that your guests will love!

Don’t let this simple salad fool you – it may be simple but it’s also incredibly refreshing and delicious. It makes the perfect side at a summer barbecue!

Togarashi (a favorite Japanese seasoning that highlights poppy seeds, dried orange peel, and more) makes for a zesty coating on flaky tilapia—perfectly matched by a bed of vegetables cooked with a savory-sweet sauce of miso paste, honey, and sesame oil.

To complement savory pork chops, we’re finishing this dish with a cooling drizzle of cucumber yogurt (or tzatziki) spiced with just a pinch of herby za’atar—also used to coat the roasted vegetables tossed with hearty barley served underneath.

Earthy spinach, crunchy cucumber, fragrant tomatoes, and sharp feta complement the creamy richness of avocado in this attractive salad. A slightly spicy lemon-lime dressing takes it from simple to sensational.

Try this savory twist on a breakfast yogurt parfait! Tzatziki is a traditional Greek sauce made with yogurt and cucumbers. This "deconstructed" tzatziki yogurt takes the traditional Mediterranean flavors and turns them into an elegant, savory breakfast packed with protein and light on carbs. Eat it with a spoon, or scoop it up with whole-grain pita wedges. Find this recipe and more in The Clean & Simple Diabetes Cookbook by Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN

This simple Greek cottage cheese bowl blends creamy, protein-packed cottage cheese with a crisp, zesty salad of tomatoes, cucumber, and olives. It’s a refreshing, no-cook meal that delivers plenty of fiber and healthy fats. With its low carbohydrate content and balanced nutrients, it’s especially well-suited for those managing diabetes. This is a low-carb, low fat, and vegetarian recipe.

This low-fat Chicken Satay Salad is a lighter take on the classic Southeast Asian dish. It’s made diabetes-friendly with lean chicken breast and a creamy satay-style dressing using powdered peanut butter to cut down on the fat. Served over a fresh, crunchy salad of romaine, cucumber, and shallots, it's bold, satisfying, and balanced to help you manage blood glucose (blood sugar).

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.