Greek Vegetable Salad

With this slimmed-down version, Greek salad can fit into almost any diabetic meal plan.

CARB GRAMS PER SERVING: 4

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Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

Calories65
Total Fat (g)5
Saturated Fat (g)1
Cholesterol (mg)3
Sodium (mg)120
Carbohydrate (g)4
Fiber (g)1
Protein (g)2
Vitamin A (DV%)0
Vitamin C (DV%)0
Calcium (DV%)0
Iron (DV%)0

Diabetic Exchanges

Vegetables (d.e.).5
Fat (d.e.)1

2	cupschopped tomatoes
1	cupchopped cucumber
1/2	cupchopped yellow, red, or green sweet pepper
1/4	cupchopped red onion
1-1/2	teaspoonssnipped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1	teaspoonsnipped fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
2	tablespoonswhite balsamic vinegar or regular balsamic vinegar
2	tablespoonsolive oil
	Leaf lettuce (optional)
1/2	cupcrumbled reduced-fat feta cheese (2 ounces)

1. In a large bowl combine tomatoes, cucumber, sweet pepper, red onion, thyme, and oregano. For dressing, in a small bowl whisk together balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Pour dressing over vegetable mixture. Toss gently to coat.

2. If desired, line a serving bowl with lettuce; spoon in vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with feta cheese. Makes 8 (1/2-cup) servings.