Soup and Salad Recipes for a Diabetic Diet

From the Diabetic Living Online website its Soup and Salad Recipes for a Diabetic Diet. The perfect combo and Diabetic Friendly! Recipes including; Italian Wedding Soup, Superfoods Salad, and Grilled Beef and Avocado Salad with Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette. Find these and more all on the Diabetic Living Online website. Enjoy and Eat Healthy!  http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/


Soup and Salad Recipes for a Diabetic Diet

Soup and salad are standard lunch fare, and these recipes don't disappoint. Or think outside the lunch box by making them for dinner. You'll love that we made them diabetes-friendly by reducing the carbs, calories, and fat.



Italian Wedding Soup

This leaner version of a classic soup combines all of the flavors from the original but skims away extra fat.....


Superfoods Salad

Packed with antioxidant-rich ingredients (spinach, strawberries, blueberries, and walnuts), this super salad also includes chicken and soft cheese, plus a sweet, tangy dressing.....


Grilled Beef and Avocado Salad with Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette

The hint of lime in this salad makes it a crowd favorite. Tender beef, avocado, and tomato top a bed of greens for just 164 calories......




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Wild Idea Buffalo Recipe of the Week - ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP

This week's Wild Idea Buffalo Recipe of the Week is ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP. Made with either Wild Idea Italian Buffalo Sausage or Wild Idea Ground Buffalo along with buffalo broth or organic chicken broth. The Soup that makes one hearty meal!You can find this recipe and purchase the any of the delicious and beautiful cuts of Buffalo at the Wild Idea Buffalo website. http://wildideabuffalo.com/


ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP

You don’t have to be Italian or getting married to enjoy this delicious, aromatic soup. Super easy, with minimal preparation and it makes a beautiful presentation! Serve the soup with crusty open-faced cheese sandwiches for dunking.

Italian Wedding Soup  (Serves 6)

Ingredients:

1 - egg, beaten
1 - teaspoon, fresh garlic, minced
½ - teaspoon fennel, crushed
1 - teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 - teaspoon onion powder
½ - teaspoon salt
2 - teaspoons black pepper (use less if you prefer)
2 - tablespoon olive oil
1 - pound Wild Idea Italian Buffalo Sausage or Wild Idea Ground Buffalo
2½ - quarts buffalo broth or organic chicken broth
½ - cup orzo pasta
3 - cups spinach or escarole, chopped and packed
½ - cup basil, julienned
Pass with grated Parmesan.

 Preparation:

* Preheat broiler to high with backing rack two positioned rungs down.

* Mix eggs, seasoning and olive oil together.
* Add ground bison and mix thoroughly.
* Form into small meatballs, minimum 24 to 40.
* Place on baking sheet and bake under the broiler with door slightly ajar, until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.
* In stockpot on stovetop over medium high heat bring broth to a boil.
* Add orzo, reduce heat to simmer and cook until pasta is tender, about 8 minutes.
Add the meatballs and juices from the pan to the stock. Allow meatballs to heat through.
* Add spinach and the basil and cook for 2 minutes.
* Serve immediately. Ladle soup into bowl and pass with grated Parmesan.

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Diabetic Dish of the Week - Italian Wedding Soup

This week's Diabetic Dish of the Week is Italian Wedding Soup. Diabetic Friendly and only 180 calories per serving and 10 net carbs.

Italian wedding soup

Ingredients

3 cans (14 ounces each) Swanson Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
1 package (12 ounces) prepared and cooked Honeysuckle White Tturkey Meatballs
2 ounces (about 1/4 cup) Whole Grain Pasta
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
1 1/2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/4 pound fresh Spinach (about 6 cups), washed and drained
4 dashes Frank's Hot Sauce (to taste)
Directions

In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil over medium-high heat. Add meatballs, pasta, garlic powder, olive oil, oregano, and black pepper and bring to a boil. While waiting for the boil, finely chop the spinach, reducing volume to about 2 cups when chopped. Add spinach and hot sauce to saucepan, and lower heat immediately; stir to combine. Simmer about 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Yield: 4 servings. Serving size: 1 1/2 cups.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 180, Carbohydrates: 11 g, Protein: 14 g, Fat: 9 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 32 mg, Sodium: 540 mg, Fiber: 1 g