38 Diabetic-Friendly Summer Potluck Salads

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38 Diabetic-Friendly Summer Potluck Salads2/38 Minty Watermelon-Cucumber Salad 34 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Minty Watermelon Cucumber Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Capturing the fantastic flavors of summer, this refreshing, beautiful watermelon-cucumber salad will be the talk of any picnic or potluck. —Roblynn Hunnisett, Guelph, Ontario. Looking for more recipes? Here’s our collection of refreshing summer potluck salads. Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 60 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 78mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges:

1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat

1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat. 3/38 No-Fuss Avocado Onion Salad 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother, Nena, grew up in Cuba and learned many styles of cooking. She had a knack for making something incredibly simple taste amazing. This salad is proof. By itself, the dressing is really tart, but add the avocados and onions and it’s the perfect complement. —Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 147 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 108mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate

(3g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein

(3g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1/2 starch. 4/38 Herb-Vinaigrette Potato Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Herb-Vinaigrette Potato Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 12 servings (3/4 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a great way to celebrate early produce from the garden. To add some more crunch, sprinkle with croutons. —Debra Keil, Owasso, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 213 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 147mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 1 starch.

To ensure ripeness, you may want to buy your mango a day or two ahead

5/38 Island Mango Slaw 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Island Mango Slaw Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The cooling effect of tropical fruit and Greek yogurt meets jalapeno spice in this snappy mango slaw. To ensure ripeness, you may want to buy your mango a day or two ahead. —Jenn Hall, Collingswood, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 66 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 188mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 6/38 Tomatoes

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat

with Buttermilk Vinaigrette 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tomatoes with Buttermilk Vinaigrette Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We make the most of tomatoes when they are in season and plentiful, and I love an old-fashioned homemade dressing with summery taste. —Judith Foreman, Alexandria, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 79 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 63mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 7/38 Garden Bow Tie Salad 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

Try adding sliced mushrooms and diced tomatoes before serving

Garden Bow Tie Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 24 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This was originally a vegetable dish, but I added pasta to make it work for family gatherings and church potlucks. Try adding sliced mushrooms and diced tomatoes before serving. —Barbara Burks, Huntsville, Alabama Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 89 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 296mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 8/38 Honeydew & Prosciutto Salad 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS

To add zip, stir in fresh basil and mint

FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For parties, I turn melon and prosciutto into an easy salad with a honey mustard dressing. To add zip, stir in fresh basil and mint. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 186 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 294mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 fat. 9/38 Green Bean Salad 62 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Balsamic Green Bean Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Diabetic exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat

Total Time 30 min Servings 16 servings (3/4 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Serve up those green beans in a whole new way–with a green bean salad recipe! The tangy flavors and crunch of these balsamic green beans complement any special meal or holiday potluck. —Megan Spencer, Farmington Hills, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 77 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 112mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 10/38 Fresh Heirloom Tomato Salad 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 12 servings

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This tomato salad is a summertime must. A standout dressing takes the tasty ingredients to a brand-new level. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 74 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 35mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 11/38 Shrimp Veggie Salad 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 12 servings (1 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loves to have potluck barbecues during the summer. With several backyard

Add a dash of your favorite hot sauce if you like to turn up the heat!

gardens in the family, you can be sure one of us will bring a variation of this classic salad. Add a dash of your favorite hot sauce if you like to turn up the heat! —Karen Goodnature, Lompoc, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 108 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 160mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 12/38 Garden Chickpea Salad 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Looking for a

summer dish with a difference?

summer dish with a difference? Combine colorful crunchy veggies with soft feta cheese and good-for-you garbanzos. If you like, add sliced, cooked chicken or lamb. —Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 492 calories, 38g fat (6g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 619mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 9g fiber), 12g protein. 13/38 Tzatziki Potato Salad 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My son has an egg allergy, so this potato salad is perfect for him. For extra color, add radish,

apple and garlic dill pickles

apple and garlic dill pickles. —Cindy Romberg, Mississauga, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 128 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 190mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 14/38 Balsamic Three-Bean Salad 9 Reviews Balsamic Three-Bean Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings (3/4 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s my little girl’s favorite salad. She devours it just about as fast as I can make it. I suggest preparing it ahead of time so the flavors can get

to know one another

to know one another. —Stacey Feather, Jay, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 190 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 462mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 9g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 very lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 15/38 Red Potato Salad Dijon 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Red Potato Salad Dijon Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 12 servings (3/4 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother made the best warm potato salad, and now it’s a tradition at all of our tables. Sometimes I

use Yukon Gold potatoes to make it even prettier

use Yukon Gold potatoes to make it even prettier. —Patricia Swart, Galloway, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 139 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 557mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat. 16/38 Heirloom Tomato & Zucchini Salad 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Heirloom Tomato & Zucchini Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings (1 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Tomato wedges give this salad a juicy bite. It’s a great use of fresh herbs and veggies from

your own garden or the farmers market

your own garden or the farmers market. —Matthew Hass, Franklin, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 68 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 306mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 17/38 Layered Fresh Fruit Salad 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: People always pass on compliments when I take this salad to covered-dish suppers. It’s nice on a hot day, with a winter meal, or as a dessert! We

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