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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.

Looking for a quick and easy work-from-home lunch for one? Try this super simple, plant-based burrito wrap! Loaded with protein, fiber, and healthy fat, this heart wrap will easily keep you full until dinner time. You can make your own guacamole and pico de gallo, or buy some from the supermarket. Or, just use sliced or mashed avocado and chopped tomatoes. If you have leftover cooked veggies, you could use those in place of the salad greens.

I “discovered” this delicious slaw while volunteering at a Washington, D.C., elementary school where the children stated that their favorite food was the “ABC salad,” which they made from ingredients in the school garden! It was so inspiring to see the children devour the vegetables with such pleasure that I became a fan, too! I even began including it in my “Culinary Medicine Made Easy” cooking classes and on as many menus as possible. Find this recipe and more in the second edition our best-selling cookbook, The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook. To order directly from the American Diabetes

A light summer salad that makes a great side or snack. The crunchy cucumber is extra refreshing this time of year! Pack this salad along with some sandwiches for your next day trip to the pool or beach.

A toasty panini with crispy bread, warm tasty filling, and melty cheese makes a satisfying, diabetes-friendly lunch or light dinner. Cook the paninis in a pan (cast iron works great here) over low heat so that the filling warms all the way through without burning buring the bread. This is a great meal prep recipe: assemble all of the sandwiches ahead of time and wrap individually in foil, then toast the panini just before serving. Pair this sandwich with a simple side salad, like this Spinach, Avocado, and Summer Berry Salad, for a balanced, heart-healthy meal. Double Up: Cook a bouble batch

This version of Greek Lasagna is a great family meal that pairs well with a green salad topped with a little feta cheese and light Greek salad dressing.

This hearty main-dish chowder is full of chunky goodness, including sweet corn and juicy chicken. Jalapeño peppers give it a touch of spicy heat. Pair it with a light arugula salad and a serving of fresh watermelon, or this Watermelon, Arugula and Feta Salad, for a perfect summer meal.

Making your own salad dressing at home is quick and easy, and it allows you to control salt, sugar, and other ingredients.

Classic in flavor and simplicity, these chicken sticks are wonderful served over orzo pasta, risotto, or a salad. Chef Steve Petusevsky loves them over an arugula salad sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. Fennel seeds give the chicken a very aromatic quality and sweet flavor.

This flavorful Spiced Ginger Carrot soup is a culinary journey that transcends borders, drawing inspiration from global kitchens. With a touch of spice and a hint of warming ginger, it's the perfect balance of savory and sweet. This diabetes-friendly recipe would pair well with a creamy salad, like the Brussels Sprout Salad with Avocado, Artichokes, & Creamy Honey Mustard Dressing.