Ingredients
- 6 cups moderately packed fresh spinach leaves
- 1/4 cup light balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing or Citrus Vinaigrette
- 1 cup matchstick-sized pieces apple
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or toasted pecans
- 1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta or blue cheese
Directions
- Place the spinach leaves and salad dressing in a large bowl and toss to mix well. Divide the mixture between 4 salad plates.
- Top the spinach on each plate with a quarter of the apples, cranberries, nuts, and cheese. Serve immediately.
Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings
Nutritional Information Per Serving:
Calories: 141
Fat: 8.3 grams
Sodium: 272 milligrams
Cholesterol: 2 milligrams
Protein: 4.7 grams
Carbohydrates: 13 grams
Diabetic Exchanges
1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fruit, 1-1/2 Fat
Source: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan
Book Title: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan