2 thinly sliced, unpeeled apples (Empire, Cortland)
1 cup seedless green or red grapes
1 banana, sliced
1 can (16 oz) pineapple chunks, drained
1 cup cut up cantaloupe
1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup lowfat sour cream or sour cream substitute
1 cup lowfat small curd cottage cheese, creamed
1 cup lowfat vanilla yogurt
1 Tbsp honey
2 tsp lime juice

To make salad, combine first five fruits with a little of the dressing; garnish with slices of kiwifruit. Serve remaining dressing separately. To make dressing, combine sour cream, cottage cheese and yogurt. Mix well. Blend in honey and lime juice.

Fruit: 2
Vegetables: 0
Meat: 1
Milk: 0
Fat: 0
Carbs: 0
Other: 0

** Diabetic exchanges are calculated based on the American Diabetes Association Exchange System. This site rounds exchanges up or down to equal whole numbers. Therefore, partial exchanges are not included.

2 pounds cantaloupe, peeled and chopped
1 Tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
3/4 cup sparkling apple juice
1 cup raspberries
Mint sprigs

Purée cantaloupe with lemon juice in a blender until very smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in juice, season with salt. Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with mint sprigs and fresh raspberries. Serve immediately.

Fruit: 2
Vegetables: 0
Meat: 0
Milk: 0
Fat: 0
Carbs: 0
Other: 0

** Diabetic exchanges are calculated based on the American Diabetes Association Exchange System. This site rounds exchanges up or down to equal whole numbers. Therefore, partial exchanges are not included.

1/2 cup diced apple, unpeeled
1/2 cup sliced banana
1/2 cup grapefruit sections, cut up
2 Tbsp grapefruit or pineapple juice
1/3 cup halved grapes
1/3 cup pineapple tidbits, juice-packed, drained

Mix apple, banana, and grapefruit sections with juice to prevent darkening of apple and banana. Add grapes and pineapple and chill. (Fresh fruits in season may be substituted, as desired.)

Fruit: 2
Vegetables: 0
Meat: 0
Milk: 0
Fat: 0
Carbs: 0
Other: 0

** Diabetic exchanges are calculated based on the American Diabetes Association Exchange System. This site rounds exchanges up or down to equal whole numbers. Therefore, partial exchanges are not included.

1 head romaine lettuce
1 head Belgian endive
1 cup fresh mint leaves
2 large oranges
2 ugli fruit
1/2 cup pineapple juice
3 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 Tbsp sugar
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
3 Tbsp walnut oil
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup chopped walnuts or macadamia nuts, toasted
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Wash and dry lettuce, endive, and mint; set aside in a large bowl. Peel oranges and ugli fruit, removing all the pith. Divide into segments and place in a bowl. In a small bowl, combine the pineapple juice, lemon juice, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and walnut oil. Mix well; set aside. Toss the chilled greens with the dressing to taste. Place greens on a large platter and top with orange and ugli fruit segments, raisins, and nuts.

Fruit: 1
Vegetables: 1
Meat: 0
Milk: 0
Fat: 3
Carbs: 0
Other: 0

** Diabetic exchanges are calculated based on the American Diabetes Association Exchange System. This site rounds exchanges up or down to equal whole numbers. Therefore, partial exchanges are not included.