Watermelon, feta cheese, and mint salad, prepared (1 Serving)

Use a smaller carbohydrate portion in the salad and increase the feta, mint, and non-starchy vegetable volume instead.

Add fiber-rich chickpeas or lentils to the salad, starting with a small portion if you do not usually eat legumes.

Serve the salad with a side of plain Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, eggs, tofu, or grilled chicken to slow absorption.

Add low-starch vegetables such as cucumber, leafy greens, celery, or bell pepper, plus olive oil and vinegar or lemon juice.

Avoid pairing the meal with juice, sweet drinks, bread, crackers, or dessert; choose water or unsweetened tea instead.

Take an easy 10–20 minute walk after eating and use your usual glucose monitoring pattern to identify a portion that works for you.