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MELON BANANA SORBET

April 29, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a comment
Tags: Banana, Cantaloupe, Cooking, Corn syrup, Creme de Menthe Liqueur, Desert, Diabetes, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Food, Grated Lime Peel, Ground Cinnamon, Lime juice, MELON BANANA SORBET, recipes, Sorbet, Splenda Sugar Blend

I have a recipe for a MELON BANANA SORBET. To make this SORBET you’ll be needing Cantaloupe, Banana, Splenda Sugar Blend, Corn Syrup, Creme de Menthe Liqueur, Lime Juice, Grated Lime Peel, and Ground Cinnamon. The Sorbet 80 calories and 19 carbs per serving. So you can find this Diabetic Friendly recipe and more all at the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. You can also sign up to receive wonderful recipes, engaging articles, helpful and healthful tips, critically important news and more. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2021! https://diabeticgourmet.com/

MELON BANANA SORBET
Here’s a frozen treat to keep on hand for hot days or July 4th parties. Recipe for Melon Banana Sorbet from our Desserts recipe section.

Ingredients

1 small cantaloupe, peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks
1 banana, sliced
1/4 cup Splenda Sugar Blend
2 tablespoons corn syrup
2 teaspoons creme de menthe liqueur
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons grated lime peel
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1 – In a food processor or blender, combine all ingredients.
2 – Process until smooth, then scrape into an ice-cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer’s directions. Or scrape into a shallow metal pan, cover, and freeze 4 to 6 hours.
3 – Break mixture into chunks and pulse 10 to 20 seconds in the food processor or just until no longer chunky and somewhat creamy in texture. Freeze up to 1 month. Pulse briefly in the food processor just before serving.

NOTES:
Here’s a frozen treat to keep on hand for hot days.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 8 servings

Serving Size: 2/3 cup

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 80
Fiber: 1 grams
Sodium: 10 milligrams
Protein: 1 grams
Carbohydrates: 19 grams
Sugars: 9 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/melon-banana-sorbet

Appetizer of the Week – BEEF AND ZUCCHINI APPETIZER MEATBALLS

April 17, 2021 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers | Leave a comment
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This week’s Appetizer of the Week is – BEEF AND ZUCCHINI APPETIZER MEATBALLS. A combination of Ground Beef and Grated Zucchini along with Salt and Pepper make up these Meatballs. So you can find this Diabetic Friendly recipe and more all at the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. You can also sign up to receive wonderful recipes, engaging articles, helpful and healthful tips, critically important news and more. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2021! https://diabeticgourmet.com/

BEEF AND ZUCCHINI APPETIZER MEATBALLS
Here’s an interesting combination for a meatball. This simple recipe is surprisingly great – and a real crowd-pleaser at parties and holiday get-togethers. It is also keto diet friendly.

NOTES:
Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef. Ground Beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160F. Color is not a reliable indicator of Ground Beef doneness.

Recipe Yield: 4 servings.

Ingredients

1 lb Ground Beef (93% or leaner)
1 cup grated zucchini
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1 – Preheat oven to 400F.
2 – Combine all ingredients in medium bowl, mixing lightly, but thoroughly.
3 – Shape into 24 meatballs.
4 – Place meatballs, 1-inch apart, on rack in aluminum foil lined broiler pan.
5 – Bake in 400F oven 22 to 25 minutes or until instant-read thermometer inserted into center of meatball registers 160F.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 163
Fat: 8 grams
Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
Saturated Fat: 3 grams
Fiber: 0.3 grams
Sodium: 225 milligrams
Cholesterol: 75 milligrams
Protein: 23 grams
Carbohydrates: 1 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/beef-and-zucchini-appetizer-meatballs

Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake Cups

April 8, 2021 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Cooking, dessert, Diabetes, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Egg Substitute, Food, Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake Cups, recipes, Reduced Fat Chocolate Wafers, Reduced Fat Cream Cheese, Reduced Fat Peanut Butter, Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener, sugar free chocolate, Unsweetened Chocolate

This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake Cups. Included is the recipes for both the Crust and Filling. There’s 120 calories and 10 net carbs per serving. So you can find this Diabetic Friendly recipe and more all at the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. You can also sign up to receive wonderful recipes, engaging articles, helpful and healthful tips, critically important news and more. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2021! https://diabeticgourmet.com/

Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake Cups
A chocolate wafer crust forms the base for this peanut butter filled chocolate cheesecake cup. Recipe for Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cheesecake Cups from our Dessert recipe section.
Recipe Ingredients:

Crust:
36 reduced-fat chocolate wafers
1/4 cup Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener
5 tablespoons light butter, melted
Peanut Butter Center:
1/2 cup Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener
3 tablespoons reduced-fat peanut butter
3 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese

Chocolate Filling:
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1 3/4 cups Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener
1/2 cup skim milk
1/2 cup egg substitute
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ounces sugar-free chocolate, melted

Cooking Directions:

1 – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2 – Make Crust: Crush cookies into fine crumbs. Blend all crust ingredients together in a small bowl. Stir until well blended. Set aside.
3 – Make Peanut Butter Center: Place all center ingredients in a small bowl. Mix until well blended. Set aside.
4 – Make Chocolate Filling: Melt chocolate in small saucepan over low heat. Set aside. Place cream cheese and Splenda® Granulated Sweetener in a small mixing bowl. Beat until soft. Slowly add skim milk. Mix, using a wire whisk, until smooth. Add melted chocolate. Stir well. Add egg substitute and vanilla. Mix until well blended. Set aside.
5 – Assemble Cups: Place 24 mini size foil baking cups on a sheet pan. Evenly divide crust between the 24 baking cups. Firmly press crusts into the bottom of the cups. Place approx. 1/2 teaspoon of the peanut butter center in the center of each crust-lined baking cup. Spoon chocolate filling into each baking cup. Firmly tap sheet pan on counter top to remove any air bubbles.
6 – Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven 10 to 15 minutes, or until slightly firm to the touch. Chill for approximately 2 hours before serving. Drizzle optional melted chocolate over the top for a garnish.
Makes 24 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/24 of recipe
Calories: 120
Fat: 8 grams
Saturated Fat: 4 grams
Fiber: 1 grams
Sodium: 95 milligrams
Cholesterol: 10 milligrams
Protein: 3 grams
Carbohydrates: 11 grams
Sugars: 5 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/peanut-butter-and-chocolate-cheesecake-cups

Diabetic Dessert of the Week – STRAWBERRY PANNA COTTAS

April 1, 2021 at 6:02 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a comment
Tags: Cooking, dessert, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Food, recipes, Splenda No Calorie Sweetener - Granulated, Strawberries, STRAWBERRY PANNA COTTAS, Unflavored Gelatin, Vanilla extract, Whole Milk

This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is STRAWBERRY PANNA COTTAS. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Whole Milk, Unflavored Gelatin, Strawberries, Splenda No Calorie Sweetener – Granulated, Vanilla Extract and Strawberries. The Dessert is 130 calories, and 16 net carbs per serving. So you can find this Diabetic Friendly recipe and more all at the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. You can also sign up to receive wonderful recipes, engaging articles, helpful and healthful tips, critically important news and more. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2021! https://diabeticgourmet.com/

STRAWBERRY PANNA COTTAS

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups whole milk
1-1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
1-1/2 pints strawberries, halved
2 tablespoons Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pint strawberries, sliced

Directions

1 – Sprinkle gelatin over milk in a small saucepan; let stand 1 minute. Cook over low heat, stirring until gelatin dissolves (do not boil). Set aside to cool.
2 – Process 1-1/2 pints strawberries in a food processor, or until pureed, stopping to scrape down sides. Press strawberries through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a bowl, discarding solids. Stir cooled milk mixture into strawberry puree. Add Splenda Granulated Sweetener and vanilla, stirring until Splenda Granulated Sweetener dissolves.
3 – Coat 4 (6-ounce) ramekins with cooking spray. Divide strawberry mixture evenly among ramekins. Cover each ramekin with plastic wrap; refrigerate 4 hours or overnight until panna cottas are set.
4 – Run a knife around the edge of each panna cotta and unmold onto serving plates. Serve with sliced strawberries.
NOTES:
Reduced-carb panna cotta that everyone will love!

Recipe Yield: Servings Per Recipe: 4Serving Size: 1 (6-ounce) panna cotta

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 130
Fat: 4 grams
Saturated Fat: 2 grams
Fiber: 5 grams
Sodium: 50 milligrams
Cholesterol: 15 milligrams
Protein: 5 grams
Carbohydrates: 21 grams
Sugars: 5 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/strawberry-panna-cottas

Jalapeno Corn Muffins

April 1, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a comment
Tags: All-Purpose Flour, baking, Baking powder, Canola Oil, Cooking, Cornmeal, Diabetes, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Egg, Food, Garlic Powder, Jalapeno Corn Muffins, Jalapeno Pepper, Paprika, recipes, Red Pepper, Skim Milk

Here’s a recipe that’s perfect for Dinner Recipe, Jalapeno Corn Muffins. To make these Muffins you’ll be needing Cornmeal, Skim Milk, All-Purpose Flour, Red Pepper, Jalapeno Pepper, Baking Powder, Garlic Powder, Egg, Canola Oil, and Paprika. There’s 60 calories and 9 net carbs per Muffin. So you can find this Diabetic Friendly recipe and more all at the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. You can also sign up to receive wonderful recipes, engaging articles, helpful and healthful tips, critically important news and more. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2021! https://diabeticgourmet.com/

Jalapeno Corn Muffins

Ingredients

1/2 cup cornmeal (125 mL)
1/3 cup skim milk (75 mL)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (125 mL)
1/4 cup red pepper, finely chopped (60 mL)
2 Tbsp fresh jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (30 mL)
1 1/2 tsp baking powder (7 mL)
1/4 tsp garlic powder (1 mL)
1/4 tsp salt (1 mL)
1 egg, beaten
1 Tbsp canola oil (15 mL)
paprika (optional)

Directions

1 – Preheat oven to 425F (220C).
2 – In medium bowl, combine cornmeal and milk and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes. Add flour, red pepper, jalapeno pepper, baking powder, garlic powder and salt to cornmeal and milk, and stir well. Add egg and canola oil, stirring until just moistened.
3 – Spoon into non-stick muffin tins, filling 2/3 full. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 12 muffins

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 60
Fat: 1.5 grams
Sodium: 110 milligrams
Cholesterol: 20 milligrams
Protein: 2 grams
Carbohydrates: 10 grams

Jalapeno Corn Muffins

Diabetic Side Dish of the Week – LEMON SPIKED GARLIC GREENS

March 30, 2021 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
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This week’s Diabetic Side Dish of the Week is LEMON SPIKED GARLIC GREENS. To make this week’s Dish you’ll be needing Cooking Spray, Onion, Garlic, Greens, Salt, and Pepper. The Dish is 48 calories and 7 carbs per serving. So you can find this Diabetic Friendly recipe and more all at the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. You can also sign up to receive wonderful recipes, engaging articles, helpful and healthful tips, critically important news and more. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2021! https://diabeticgourmet.com/

LEMON SPIKED GARLIC GREENS

Ingredients

Garlic-flavored vegetable cooking spray
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
1-1/2 pounds greens, washed, stems removed, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup water
1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1 – Spray large saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Saute onion and garlic until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
2 – Add greens and water to saucepan; heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until greens are wilted and tender, about 5 to 8 minutes, adding more water if necessary. Season to taste with lemon juice, salt and pepper.

NOTES:
Kale, collard, turnip, or beet greens are excellent choices for this quick-and-easy healthy vegetable.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 Servings

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 58
Fat: 1.7 grams
Sodium: 43 milligrams
Cholesterol: 53.3 milligrams
Protein: 5.9 grams
Carbohydrates: 7 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/lemon-spiked-garlic-greens

Ambrosia Stuffed Sweet Potato

March 30, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a comment
Tags: Ambrosia Stuffed Sweet Potato, baking, Cooking, Crushed Pineapple, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Dried Apricot halves, Food, Light Sour Cream, Marshmallow Creme, Pecans, recipes, Sweet Potatoes, Sweetened Flaked Coconut

I have a recipe for a Ambrosia Stuffed Sweet Potato. To make this Tater you’ll be needing Sweet Potatoes, Light Sour Cream, Marshmallow Creme, Sweetened Flaked Coconut, Pecans, Crushed Pineapple, and Dried Apricot Halves. The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of your recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2021! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Ambrosia Stuffed Sweet Potato
Baked sweet potatoes stuffed with an ambrosia mixture of nuts, coconut and fruit. Serve this recipe as a healthy breakfast alternative or as a dinnertime side dish with baked chicken, turkey or ham.

Recipe Ingredients:
1 medium sweet potato, about 8 ounces
3 tablespoons light sour cream
2 tablespoons marshmallow creme
1 tablespoon sweetened flaked coconut
1 tablespoon chopped pecans
4 teaspoons drained crushed pineapple
4 dried apricot halves, chopped

Cooking Directions:
1 – Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
2 – Wash the sweet potato, pat dry and pierce in several places with a fork.
3 – Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or microwave for 5 to 7 minutes, or until tender when pricked with a fork. Let cool slightly.
4 – Combine the remaining ingredients in a bowl; blend well.
5 – Working lengthwise, slice sweet potato in half. Use a spoon to scoop out all but 1/4 inch of the flesh from each half.
6 -Place the scooped-out potato in a bowl, mash lightly with a fork; add about one-half of the ambrosia mixture to the mashed sweet potato; blend well. Spoon this mixture back into the potato skins and top each with the remaining ambrosia. Serve immediately.

Makes 2 servings. Recipe can be increased as needed.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/sidedish/ambrosia_stuffed_sweetpotato_recipe.html

Appetizer of the Week – MINI MEATBALL APPETIZERS WITH APRICOT DIP

March 27, 2021 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a comment
Tags: Appetizer of the Week, Apricot Preserves, baking, BBQ Sauce, Cooking, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Dijon-Style Mustard, Egg, Food, Ground Beef, MINI MEATBALL APPETIZERS WITH APRICOT DIP, recipes, Seasoned Bread Crumbs

This week’s Appetizer of the Week is MINI MEATBALL APPETIZERS WITH APRICOT DIP. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Ground Beef, Seasoned Bread Crumbs, 1 Egg, Water, Salt, and Pepper. To make the Dip you’ll be needing Apricot Preserves, BBQ Sauce, and Dijon Style Mustard. You can find this Diabetic Friendly recipe and more all at the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. You can also sign up to receive wonderful recipes, engaging articles, helpful and healthful tips, critically important news and more. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2021! https://diabeticgourmet.com/

MINI MEATBALL APPETIZERS WITH APRICOT DIP

Ingredients

1 pound Ground Beef (96% lean)
1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
2 egg whites or 1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Dip:

3/4 cup apricot preserves
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard

Directions

1 – Heat oven to 400F. Combine Ground Beef, bread crumbs, egg whites, water, salt and pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into thirty-six 1-1/4-inch meatballs. Place on rack in broiler pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake in 400F oven 15 to 17 minutes.
2 – Meanwhile, heat preserves, barbecue sauce and mustard in medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally or until sauce thickens slightly.
3 – Add cooked meatballs and continue to cook 2 to 3 minutes or until meatballs are heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve or keep warm in slow cooker (see tip below).
4 -To keep meatballs warm, place in 2-1/2-quart slow cooker set on LOW. Keep covered to maintain heat. Meatballs can be held up to 2-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 36 mini meatballs, 1 per serving

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 45
Fat: 1 grams
Fiber: 0.1 grams
Sodium: 126 milligrams
Cholesterol: 7 milligrams
Protein: 3 grams
Carbohydrates: 7 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/mini-meatball-appetizers-with-apricot-dip

GRILLED ONION BURGER

March 27, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a comment
Tags: Cooking, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Food, GRILLED ONION BURGER, Grilling, Ground Beef, Lettuce, recipes, Salt and Pepper, sweet onion, Tomato Slices

I have a recipe for a GRILLED ONION BURGER. Made using 95% Lean Ground Beef along with toppings of Sweet Onion, Salt and Pepper, Lettuce, and Tomato Slices all served on a Hamburger Buns (Split and Toasted). So you can find this Diabetic Friendly recipe and more all at the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. You can also sign up to receive wonderful recipes, engaging articles, helpful and healthful tips, critically important news and more. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2021! https://diabeticgourmet.com/

GRILLED ONION BURGER
Here’s a healthier version of a classic burger topped with grilled onions and all the fixings. Recipe for Grilled Onion Burger from our Sandwiches recipe section.

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds 95% lean ground beef
1 large sweet onion, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices
Vegetable oil
Salt and pepper
4 hamburger buns, split, toasted
Lettuce leaves
Tomato slices

Directions

1 – Lightly shape Ground Beef into four 3/4-inch thick patties. Brush onion slices with oil.
2 – Place patties and onion slices on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 11 to 15 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 13 to 14 minutes) until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160F, turning occasionally. Grill onions, 10 to 12 minutes or until tender, brushing with oil and turning occasionally.
3 – Season burgers and onions with salt and pepper as desired.
4 – Line bottom of each bun with lettuce. Place burgers on top of lettuce. Top with tomatoes and grilled onions. Close bun.
NOTES:
Here’s a healthier version of a classic burger topped with grilled onions and all the fixings.

Recipe Yield: Makes 4 servings

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 368
Fat: 10 grams
Saturated Fat: 4 grams
Fiber: 2 grams
Sodium: 324 milligrams
Protein: 39 grams
Carbohydrates: 27 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/grilled-onion-burger

FRUIT SALAD WITH MOJITO DRESSING

March 25, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in diabetes, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a comment
Tags: Banana, Cantaloupe, Club Soda, Cooking, dessert, Diabetes, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, FRUIT SALAD WITH MOJITO DRESSING, Mano, Mojito Dressing, Papaya, Pineapple, recipes, Strawberries, White Rum

I have a recipe for a FRUIT SALAD WITH MOJITO DRESSING. To prepare the Fruit Salad you’ll be needing Mano, Pineapple, Strawberries, Cantaloupe, Papaya, and Banana. Also included is a recipe for the Mojito Dressing in which you’ll be needing Canola Oil, Lime Juice, Lime Zest, Club Soda, White Rum, Fresh Mint Leaves, and Granulated Sugar. The Fruit Salad is 120 calories and 16 carbs per serving. So you can find this Diabetic Friendly recipe and more all at the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. You can also sign up to receive wonderful recipes, engaging articles, helpful and healthful tips, critically important news and more. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2021! https://diabeticgourmet.com/

FRUIT SALAD WITH MOJITO DRESSING
Ingredients

Fruit Salad

1 mango, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces (about 1 cup/250 mL)
1/2 fresh pineapple, cut into bite-size pieces (about 2 cups/500 mL)
1-1/2 cups sliced strawberries (375 mL)
1/2 small cantaloupe, cut into balls or bite-size pieces (about 1-1/2 cups/375 mL)
1 small papaya, cut into bite-size pieces (about 1-1/2 cups/375 mL)
2 medium bananas, peeled and sliced

Mojito Dressing

1/4 cup canola oil (60 mL)
2 Tbsp lime juice (30 mL)
1 tsp lime zest (5 mL)
1/2 cup club soda (125 mL)
2 Tbsp white rum (30 mL)
2 Tbsp fresh mint leaves (30 mL)
1 tsp granulated sugar (5 mL)

Directions

1 – In bowl, combine all fruits and toss lightly.
2 – In container, combine canola oil, lime juice, zest, club soda, rum, mint leaves and sugar. Drizzle dressing over fruit salad. Serve immediately.
NOTES:
The Mojito dressing adds a real sparkle to this colorful fruit salad. Salad can be prepared in advance; add bananas just before serving.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 10 servings.

Serving serving: 1 cup

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 120
Fat: 6 grams
Fiber: 2 grams
Sodium: 10 milligrams
Protein: 1 grams
Carbohydrates: 18 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/fruit-salad-with-mojito-dressing