Sunday, 2 November 2014

Diabetes Recipes - Grilled Corn and Tomato Salad

Grilled Corn and Tomato Salad


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This is a light and summery dish that shows off corn and tomatoes at their best.


Tips




  • You can replace the fresh shucked corn with 1 cup (250 mL) frozen or low-sodium canned corn.


Makes 6 servings


Cooking time: N/A


Ingredients


Vinaigrette




  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin 2 mL

  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander 2 mL

  • 1 1/2 Tbsp canola oil 20 mL

  • 2 Tbsp lime juice 30 mL

  • 1 tsp lime zest 5 mL

  • 1 garlic clove, minced


Salad




  • 2 ears corn on the cob, shucked and grilled

  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half 500 mL

  • 1/8 red onion, thinly sliced

  • 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, whole and pitted 75 mL

  • 1 head leaf lettuce, shredded

  • 3 hard-boiled eggs, quartered


Instructions




  1. In small bowl, whisk together cumin, coriander, canola oil, lime juice, lime zest and garlic. Set aside.

  2. In large bowl, gently combine corn, tomatoes, onion, olives and vinaigrette. 

  3. Divide lettuce among four plates; top with salad and garnish with egg.


Notes


Serving size: 2/3 cup (150 mL)



Nutritional Information


Per Serving















































Calories



110



Total Fat



7 g



Saturated Fat



1 g



Cholesterol



95 mg



Carbohydrates



8 g



Fibre



2 g



Sugars



3 g



Protein



5 g



Sodium



95 mg



Potassium



210 mg




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