Take advantage of the fresh garden vegetables with these quick and easy recipes. Tomato Mozzarella Salad with Basil is perfect for the fresh tomatoes currently available in your garden, farmers markets and grocery produce sections. Is there anything better than fresh tomatoes paired with fresh mozzarella cheese and fresh basil, drizzled with a fresh dressing? The Tangy Coleslaw is a quick and easy recipe using a prepackaged slaw mix. When you use the Splenda instead of the sugar in this recipe, both recipes are diabetic friendly.
TOMATO MOZZARELLA SALAD WITH BASIL
Dressing:
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Salad:
1 1/4 lbs tomatoes, sliced
4 oz mozzarella cheese, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
To make the dressing: In a bowl whisk the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper together to mix well.
Arrange the sliced tomatoes on a serving platter. Sprinkle the mozzarella over the tomatoes, then sprinkle the basil over all. Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
Yield: 4 servings
QUICK AND EASY TANGY COLESLAW
1 pkg (16-oz) cabbage/carrot slaw mixture
1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
3 tbsp sugar or Splenda granular
1 tbsp + 1 tsp prepared horseradish
2 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp salt
Combine the mayonnaise, yogurt, sugar OR Splenda, prepared horseradish, dry mustard, and salt in a medium to large bowl. Add the slaw and toss together well. Cover and chill before serving.
Note: This makes a great dressing for pork sandwiches, wraps, etc.
Enjoy!
TOMATO MOZZARELLA SALAD WITH BASIL
Dressing:
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Salad:
1 1/4 lbs tomatoes, sliced
4 oz mozzarella cheese, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
To make the dressing: In a bowl whisk the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper together to mix well.
Arrange the sliced tomatoes on a serving platter. Sprinkle the mozzarella over the tomatoes, then sprinkle the basil over all. Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
Yield: 4 servings
QUICK AND EASY TANGY COLESLAW
1 pkg (16-oz) cabbage/carrot slaw mixture
1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
3 tbsp sugar or Splenda granular
1 tbsp + 1 tsp prepared horseradish
2 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp salt
Combine the mayonnaise, yogurt, sugar OR Splenda, prepared horseradish, dry mustard, and salt in a medium to large bowl. Add the slaw and toss together well. Cover and chill before serving.
Note: This makes a great dressing for pork sandwiches, wraps, etc.
Enjoy!
For more of Linda's quick and easy recipes, visit her blog at http://grandmasquickfixrecipes.blogspot.com
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For more of her recipes and diabetic information visit http://diabeticenjoyingfood.squarespace.com
