Summertime brings with it fresh ingredients with bright flavors that make following a diabetes-friendly eating pattern simple and delicious.
These easy lunch recipes with nutritious seasonalvegetableslike cucumber, spinach andzucchinihelp you make the most of summer.
If you have time, consider grilling or broiling the corn for a few minutes for additional flavor.
Photo: Victor Protasio
Thawed frozen corn can be used in place of fresh.
Loading it with vegetables and using quinoa in place of rice adds nutrition for a healthier dinner.
Cucumber Salad Sandwich
Who said you couldn’t put a salad on a sandwich?
Sara Haas
Flavor this creamy cucumber filling with your favorite fresh herbs, tangy feta cheese and lemon.
If you like crispy bread, toast it first for extra crunch.
This recipe is just as delicious with sweet potatoes in place of russets.
Instead of corn, we flavor cucumber slices with cotija cheese, lime and cilantro for a tasty filling.
Arugula adds a peppery flavor, but any tender greens will work well here.
The mix pairs well with mashed beans and avocado, which hold everything together.
Green Goddess Sandwich
This green goddess sandwich is a fresh and satisfying sandwich.
The dressing packs a flavorful punch with capers and lemon juice.
The cucumber and sprouts add nice crunch, and the seasoned avocado brings in the creaminess.
Ali Redmond
Fresh basil elevates an easy vinaigrette recipe that dresses up this simple salad into something extraordinary.
Chicken Avocado BLT Wrap
Who doesn’t love a BLT?
Here, we combine it with avocados in an easy no-cook meal.
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
The extra dressing is delicious served with grilled vegetables.
Two medium or one large zucchini should give you 6 cups.
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman
Jason Donnelly
Laura Kanya & Breana Killeen
