Simple Garden Salad (Diabetic-Friendly)
Fresh, crunchy, and very low carb — perfect as a side or light meal.
✅ Why It’s Blood-Sugar Friendly
- Non-starchy vegetables
- High fiber
- Very low net carbs
- No added sugar
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
- 3 cups mixed lettuce (romaine, leaf lettuce, or spinach)
- ½ cucumber, sliced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ bell pepper, sliced
- Optional: ¼ cup shredded carrots (adds slight carbs)
- Optional: ¼ avocado, sliced
🥄 Simple Homemade Dressing (No Sugar)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt & black pepper
- Optional: pinch of dried oregano or Italian seasoning
Whisk together until combined.
👩🍳 Directions
- Wash and chop vegetables.
- Toss in a large bowl.
- Drizzle with dressing just before serving.
- Toss lightly and serve immediately.
🔢 Approximate Nutrition (Without Avocado)
- ~90–120 calories
- 5–7g net carbs
- 2–3g fiber
- Healthy fats from olive oil
(Add avocado: + healthy fats, +2g net carbs)
🩺 Blood Sugar Tips
- Avoid store-bought dressings with added sugar.
- Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or boiled eggs to make it a full meal.
- Keep carrots minimal if very carb-sensitive.
