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Liven up that lunch bag and grab a boost of blue. You’ll be so happy you did when you bite into these creamy blueberry almond chicken salad lettuce wraps. Crispy, flavorful goodness that also fits into a diabetes friendly eating plan. Instead of mayonnaise, these wraps are yogurt-based to cut back on calories and fat—and not to mention an excellent source of vitamin A. Crunch away!

This easy black-eyed pea salad is full of fresh vegetables and mixed with a zingy sweet n’ spicy sauce. The sauce contains no added sugars, and is low in carbohydrates and calories because it’s made with Splenda® Granulated Sweetener instead of sugar. This flavorful bean dish is easy to make and it will wow your taste buds! Enjoy serving this at picnics, potlucks and at-home as a healthy lunch or afternoon snack.

Who wants to eat an ordinary pasta salad? This colorful pasta salad recipe pairs colorful vegetables with pasta and is a perfect addition to any kidney diet.

This cilantro-lime dressing pairs sweet honey and savory garlic. Serve with Pinto Bean, Brown Rice, and Spinach Salad .

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.

This recipe from The Diabetes Carb Control Cookbook , by Nancy S. Hughes. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .

This classic spinach salad with goat cheese and beets is colorful, flavorful, and full of nutrients. Spinach is the star of the show, a vitamin-packed vegetable that is a great addition to any diabetes-friendly diet. The honey and Dijon mustard dressing adds a touch of sweetness and takes these flavors to the next level. Wanting to add more spinach to your diet? Try out these recipes! • Easy Spinach Ricotta Enchiladas • Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Portobellos

Get creative with your oranges! Try navel, Valencia, Cara Cara, or blood oranges when you see them at your local market. They each have a slightly different delicious flavor but all of them are filled with vitamin C, fiber, and other good-for-you nutrients. Complete your plate: Add this salad to any meal that needs a vegetable boost. We've paired it with Southwest-Style Turkey Meatloaf and Mashed Red Potatoes . Find this recipe and more in The Create-Your-Plate Diabetes Cookbook , by Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, FAND