Cucumber Salad with Vinegar (1 Cup)

Check the dressing for added sugar, honey, sweetened rice vinegar, or sugary sauces; use plain vinegar, lemon juice, herbs, garlic, and a small amount of olive oil instead.

Keep cucumber salad portions moderate if it includes sweetened dressing or other higher-carbohydrate add-ins.

Eat it alongside protein and fat, such as grilled chicken, eggs, tofu, salmon, or a small handful of nuts, rather than having it by itself.

Choose plain unsweetened vinegar and dilute strongly flavored vinegars with water if needed to avoid using sweetened versions.

Avoid pairing the salad with refined-carb sides such as white bread, crackers, rice, or sugary drinks.

Take a gentle 10–15 minute walk after the meal to help limit the rise in glucose.