Classic Greek Salad

Cucumber, tomato, red onion, olives, and feta in a simple olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing.

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Nutrition (per serving)

Why this fits a diabetes-friendly diet

At 9g of carbs per serving, it fits comfortably within most low-carb diabetes meal plans, and its estimated glycemic index of ~20 means the carbs it does have tend to digest slowly rather than spiking blood sugar fast.

• 1 cup cucumber
• 1 cup tomato
• 1/4 cup red onion
• 1/4 cup kalamata olives
• 1/3 cup low-sodium feta cheese
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano

Instructions

1. Chop the cucumber, tomato, and red onion, and combine in a bowl.
2. Add the olives and crumbled feta.
3. Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, and oregano together, then toss with the salad just before serving.