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This recipe is a great example of using vegetables to bulk up a dish that is typically high in carbs and fat.

Grilling in foil packets allows for all the flavors to meld and clean up is a snap!

You could try this tuna salad without the pasta and serve it on whole-grain bread, a tortilla or on a bed of lettuce. This quick and budget-friendly meal makes a healthy lunch or dinner.

You don't need fresh ground meat to make a delicious burger. With this budget-friendly option, you can use any canned meat such as tuna, salmon, or chicken. You could serve this like a traditional burger on a whole-wheat but with cheese, lettuce, and tomato. Or, for a low carb option, serve in a lettuce wrap topped with salsa and avocado. You could also chop up the patties and use them as a filling for a taco or burrito. The patties also freeze well, so you can make a bunch and save for a super quick dinner or lunch.

Low carb and packed with protein, this simpler version of Salade Nicoise relies on pantry staples, and can be eaten on it's own or paired with another side for a more filling meal. You can sub ingredients for what you have on hand—use any kind of salad green instead of arugula; any kind of olive will work, or sub something like capers or feta cheese for the same savory, briny flavor; instead of tomatoes (or in addition!) you could use bell peppers, cucumber, sugar snap peas, or any other fresh vegetables. If you don't have bottled dressing, you can make a simple vinaigrette with lemon juice

This quick and healthy recipe makes a great appetizer for a party. Feel free to substitute canned tuna for crab if desired; just omit the tarragon and replace with chives.

This easy chicken salad is a great way to repurpose leftover cooked chicken. You could also use canned chicken or tuna instead. Add some greens like spinach, lettuce or arugula to your open-face sandwich for extra veggies. For a low carb option, serve as a lettuce wrap instead of on toast.

Here’s a fresh and lovely entrée salad for one—perfect for a work-form-home lunch or a busy weeknight dinner. The zingy, citrusy dressing is made by blending together cider vinegar and sesame oil with grated ginger and whole oranges. You'll drizzle that onto a bed of salad greens (whatever you have) and a lean protein of choice (leftover chicken or shrimp or canned tuna work well, or use tofu or beans for a plant-based meal). You can additional vegetables and toppings if you want—try grape tomatoes, avocado, or shredded carrot. For crunch, top with peanuts or another roasted nut.

Since swordfish is not always stocked in American supermarkets, it’s a good idea to call ahead to find out when a shipment will be arriving and place an order. Pumpkin swordfish, tuna, haddock, and cod can all be substituted for swordfish when making this recipe. The swordfish also tastes great grilled with the sauce spooned over the top. Find this recipe and more in the second edition our best-selling cookbook, The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .