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:

Calories 65
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	cups chopped tomatoes
1	cup chopped cucumber
1/2	cup chopped yellow, red, or green sweet pepper
1/4	cup chopped red onion
1-1/2	teaspoons snipped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1	teaspoon snipped fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
2	tablespoons white balsamic vinegar or regular balsamic vinegar
2	tablespoons olive oil
	Leaf lettuce (optional)
1/2	cup crumbled 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.