1 Green pepper, chopped
2 Medium Tomatoes, chopped
1 Medium cucumber, chopped and peeled
3 Green onion tops, chopped
1 cup Plain low-fat yogurt
1 tbsp Fresh dill, or
1 1/2 tsp Dried dill weed
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Ground pepper
Directions
Toss green pepper, tomatoes, cucumber, and green onions in a
medium-size bowl. In a small bowl combine yogurt, dill salt, and
pepper. Spoon yogurt mixture over salad and toss.
Food Exchange per serving: 1 VEGETABLE EXCHANGE
CHO: 7g; PRO: 3g; FAT: 1g; CAL: 44; Low-salt diets: Omit salt.
Source: The Art of Cooking for the Diabetic by Mary Abbort Hess,
R.D.,M.S. and Katharine Middleton
Brought to you and yours via Nancy O'Brion and her Meal Master
Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Diabetic; Salads; Vegetables; Vegetarian
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