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Caprese salad is a simple Mediterranean salad made with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil. Here we combine these flavors in a burger for a mouthwatering meal.

The peppery flavor of baby arugula pairs well with sweet, fresh citrus and crispy bacon in this side salad. Arugula is a nonstarchy vegetable that's packed with nutrients. Each cup has just 5 calories and 1 gram of carbohydrate along with 10% of a day's recommended vitamin A and 25% of a day's recommended vitamin K! Find this recipe and more in The Diabetes Cookbook . To order dierctly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .

Traditional chicken salad is made a little more lively with the addition of mango! Find this recipe and more in The New Soul Food Cookbook for People with Diabetes.

OK, so time for a confession. While we always had home-cooked meals, we also always had a can of Sloppy Joe mix tucked into the corner of the pantry for when we got lazy. Knowing now that processed foods are not healthy, I developed these Chicken Joes that are much more diabetes-friendly with all the same taste of the sloppy Joes of childhood. With extra vegetables, this version makes the grade.

You can switch up the vegetables in this slaw by using chopped spinach, green cabbage, and shredded carrots. Complete your plate: Pair this vegetable side side with Easy Beef Chili. Both are great as leftovers, so this is makes a great meal-prep meal

This salad is a nutrition power-house. Quinoa is a gluten-free grain that provides carbohydrates and protein and the low-carb veggies add fiber and potassium.

Sweet potatoes have plenty of nutrients and fiber, making them a great option for a starchy vegetable. Try this simple recipe of roasting sweet potatoes and pairing it with a tangy lemon-dill yogurt sauce.

This chicken dish would go great served over quinoa. Quinoa is a gluten-free, whole-grain that is packed full of protein and cooks in about 15 minutes. You can now find it at most grocery stores.

Serve this dish with a cup of cold gazpacho soup or with sautéed zucchini seasoned with lemon juice and oregano.

This dish also works great in a sauté pan on the stove top.