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Confetti Salad

The eye appeal of this salad and the crunchy texture are welcome changes from traditional lettuce salads. Add shrimp and you have a main dish salad. This easy salad is good for a diabetic menu.


2 cups cooked brown rice (use quick-cooking)
1 1/3 cups frozen whole kernel corn
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
4 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/3 cup fat-free or reduced-fat Italian dressing

Combine rice, vegetables, and seasoning.

Pour dressing over mixture and toss well.

Variation: Confetti Shrimp Salad—Add 1 pound cooked, cleaned, and deveined shrimp, and mix with vegetables before tossing with dressing.


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Makes 5 cups, 5 servings
Each Serving
1 cup
Carb Servings 2
Exchanges
2 starch —with shrimp, 2 starch, 2 lean meat

Nutrient Analysis
calories 132 —with shrimp, 218
total fat 1g —with shrimp, 2g
saturated fat 0g
cholesterol 0mg —with shrimp, 177mg
sodium 186mg —with shrimp, 388mg
total carbohydrate 28g
dietary fiber 2g
sugars 3g
protein 3g —with shrimp, 22g

Source: Quick & Healthy Volume II, 2nd Edition, © 2009 Brenda J. Ponichtera, R.D, Published by Small Steps Press, publishing health conscious books for the general population, a division of the American Diabetes Association; retail $18.95; to order call 1-800-232-6733 or Or ORDER NOW

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Recipe updated July 1, 2009

Healthy Tip of the Month

Quick & Healthy Tip of the Month
by cookbook author Brenda J. Ponichtera, RD

Enjoy fresh produce. Stop at a farmer's market and buy fresh produce if you don't have a garden. The flavor of fresh, right from the garden, is hard to beat! Serve more salads on these hot days and be sure to include a variety of vegetables.

For a simple and healthy lunch, serve low-fat cottage or ricotta cheese with:

- fresh sliced tomatoes and cucumbers
- fresh strawberries, raspberries or blueberries

 

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