main content start
Showing Results for: “lettuce”
Crab Cake Burger
This is great with a green salad with cilantro lime vinaigrette.
All About Leafy Greens
What are Leafy Greens? Keep in mind, all lettuces are leafy greens, but not all leafy greens are lettuces. There is a whole world of leafy greens beyond lettuce! Some of the most nutritious greens include spinach, kale, romaine, watercress, and arugula. Leafy greens also include cruciferous vegetables, like collard greens, bok choy, cabbage, watercress, and broccolini. There are hardy leafy greens like kale and cabbage, and more delicate greens like spinach and chard. And let’s not forget all the delicious greens attached to vegetables like beets, radishes, and carrots. So, there’s no getting
Chopped Mexican Salad with Lime
This fresh chopped salad is full of color! A citrus marinade drizzled over the vegetables brings them to life. Serve this salad as a lovely side dish or as an entree.
Bean and Cheese Tostadas
A combination of giant nachos and tossed salad, these yummy tostadas require knives and forks. To make this recipe vegan, simply leave out the cheese. Pair with Cubano Roasted Broccoli Florets for even more veggie goodness.
Side Greek Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
This is a simple, savory side salad that goes great with almost any entree when you need to add some more vegetables to your meal. Whip up a double batch and save some for another meal. Store with the dressing on the side so it can last up to 3 days in your refrigerator. Complete your plate: Pair this salad with a vegetarian entree like Slow-Cooker Ratatouille with White Beans for a plant-based Mediterranean meal. Find this recipe and more in The Create-Your-Plate Diabetes Cookbook , by Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, FAND
Low Carb Lunchbox
Pack your lunch the night before to start your morning with little stress! This power lunch is packed with protein, healthy fats, and fiber to power you through your day. Plus it's quick and easy to assemble!
Mixed Greens with Cranberries, Bacon and Walnuts
Walnuts are the only nut to provide an excellent source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. This salad would be a great starter for a homemade Valentine’s Day dinner. Find this recipe and more in The Diabetes Cookbook . To order dierctly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .
Turkey and Avocado Wrap
This quick and delicious wrap is perfect for a work-from-home lunch. When making a wrap, try adding lots of different textures, as done here, for maximum flavor and satisfaction.
Fresh Vegetable Summer Rolls
Fresh summer rolls are easy to make. Here, tofu replaces the Vietnamese shrimp filling for a vegetarian version of the classic and popular dish. Enjoy a small amount of low-sodium peanut or chili sauce for dipping, if desired.
Summer Chicken Salad
This summer chicken salad is a classic dish with a sweet twist. Crunchy walnuts and celery mixed with vitamin C-rich strawberries and mandarin oranges are combined in a delicious dressing sweetened with zero-calorie Splenda® Granulated Sweetener. “Yum” is surely what comes to mind! Serve on your choice of bread or in lettuce cups for a lower carb option.