Diabetic Salads – Recipes for Healthy Living Diabetics Patient

Diabetic Salads

Need a healthy diabetic salads ? A healthier diabetic salads is full of the strong vitamins A and C, which not only defend against the evils of pollution and anxiety, but also reduce the undesirable effects of high glucose levels. Healthy diabetic salad is a treat to crunch on, orange pieces gives the crispy veggies a delightfully tasty twist.

The researchers attributed that cabbage antioxidant properties, “offer a potential healing source of treatment of diabetes.” Hence, cabbage is a huge source of fiber, which is known to prevent diabetes as it helps to slow the absorption of sugar.

Here are some diabetic salads:

Ingredients

• 1 cup  sliced cabbage
• 1 cup coarsely grounded carrot
• 1/2 cup  grounded lettuce
• 1/2 cup orange pieces
• 1/4 cup  sliced coriander
• 1/2 tsp black salt
• Salt to taste

Method 

1. Mix all the ingredients together in a big bowl and toss well.
2. Serve instantly.

Nutrient values per serving

Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

• 1 big cucumber or 2 medium cucumbers
• 2 tbsp browned sesame seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon powdered or 1/4 teaspoon liquid stevia
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar

Directions

1. Peel the cucumbers to leave green strips. Afterward, slice the cucumbers in half lengthways, while scraping the seeds out using a spoon.
2. Cut into very slim slices by using a food processor. Next put in a double layer of paper towel, while crushing gently to remove any excess moisture.
3. Mix together the salt, stevia, and vinegar in a bowl. Stir to dissolve. Later add the cucumbers and sesame seeds.
4. Toss well to combine and serve instantly diabetic salad.

Spinach With Garlic Vinaigrette Salad

Ingredients

• 6 cups spinach leaves
• 2 crushed garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup sliced red onion
• 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tbsp  olive oil
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard

Preparation

1. Mix all the ingredients, excluding the red onion and spinach in a big bowl, while stirring well with a whisk.
2. Add the 6 cups spinach and red onion.
3. Mix to coat.

Ginger-Sesame Steamed Vegetable Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons crushed fresh gingerroot
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 tablespoon salt
• 1 cup cut fresh green beans
• 4 cups fresh broccoli buds
• 2 large carrots
• 1 fresh spinach
• 1/2 cup finely chopped unsalted dry roasted peanuts
• Finely chopped fresh cilantro and fresh gingerroot

Directions

1. In a bowl, mix all the first six ingredients.
2. In a p, place steamer insert or basket over 2 in. of water. Place green beans, broccoli and carrots in insert. Take water to a boil. Lessen heat to preserve a simmer; steam vegetables, covered, 5-7 minutes or just till crisp-tender. Add spinach; cook, covered, 1-2 minutes longer or till spinach is wilted.
3. Move vegetables to a big bowl. Add ginger mixture; mix to combine. Just before serving, sprinkle with peanuts, cilantro and ginger.

Watermelon and Feta Salad

Ingredients

Salad

• 1 little watermelon
• 2 large peaches
• 6 cups containing arugula, endive, and leaf lettuce
• 1 cup feta cheese smashed
• 2 tbsp toasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds

Lemon Dressing

• 3 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Initially, make the dressing. Place the oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper into a 2-cup (500-ml) jar with a tight-fitting top. Cover and shake until well mixed.
2. Using a knife, cut the watermelon into bite-sized pieces, discarding the peel and all of the seeds. Toss into a big salad bowl.
3. Cut the nectarines in half and pit them. Place the nectarines on a cutting board, cut down, and cut lengthwise into slim slices; toss with the watermelon pieces. Rip the salad greens into bite-sized pieces and add to the fruit. Toss to mix.
4. Smash the feta cheese over the salad. Scatter the seeds over the top and sprinkle with the lemon dressing; serve the diabetic salad.

Greek salad

Ingredients

• 2 big tomatoes sliced
• 1 cucumber  sliced
• 1 small onion sliced and separated into rings
• 1/3 cup Kalamata olives
• 2 teaspoons capers
• 1/4 cup sliced parsley
• 1/4 cup smashed reduced-fat Feta cheese

Dressing

• 1 clove garlic, crumpled
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup fresh- crushed lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Directions

1. Mix tomato slices, cucumber slices, and onion rings on a big platter or in a large bowl. Top with olives, parsley, capers, and crumbled Feta.
2. Place garlic, pepper, and lemon juice in a food processor and pulse 4 times. With the food processor running (hold lid over top of food processor to keep ingredients from splashing out), pour oil in a slow, low stream, processing until smooth. Pour dressing over salad and serve.