By Shelley Wishnick RD, CDN, CDE, a registered dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, a NYS Certified Nutritionist, and Certified Diabetes Educator with the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators who provides counseling to those with type 1, type 2, pre-diabetes and gestational diabetes at the Mount Sinai Diabetes Center.

Diabetes-Friendly Spinach, Goat Cheese and Chicken SaladEntertaining friends with diabetes doesn’t have to be complicated. Here is a low carb recipe that tastes great for a wonderful late summer lunch and is also diabetes-friendly.

Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons raspberry or champagne vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 ounces baby spinach
  • 1 cup strawberries, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup almonds, toasted and chopped
  • 2 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
  • 1 lb grilled chicken breast, sliced

Directions:

In a large bowl, whisk together shallot and vinegar. While whisking constantly, drizzle in oil to make a vinaigrette. Add spinach, sliced grilled chicken, strawberries, almonds and goat cheese and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Info:

Per Serving (includes 4 oz. grilled chicken): 290 calories (120 from fat), 14g total fat, 3.5g saturated fat, 5mg cholesterol, 140mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g dietary fiber, 2g sugar), 32g protein

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