Russian Vegetable Salad (1 Cup)

Keep the serving modest and avoid pairing the salad with bread, crackers, sweet drinks, or dessert in the same meal.

Replace part of the starchy base with cauliflower, green beans, cucumber, or leafy greens to lower the meal’s carbohydrate load.

Add a protein portion such as eggs, chicken, tuna, salmon, or tofu to slow digestion and improve fullness.

Use a mayonnaise dressing without added sugar, or make a lighter dressing with plain Greek yogurt, mustard, herbs, and lemon juice.

Eat the protein and non-starchy vegetables first, then have the Russian vegetable salad afterward rather than on an empty stomach.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk after eating, if appropriate for your health and mobility.