Red Cabbage and Baby Spinach Salad

Description
Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Original recipe
 * Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

 * 1 tablespoon (5 g) pine nuts
 * 2 ounces (60 g) low salt and low fat baked ham
 * 1½ tablespoons (22.5 ml) balsamic vinegar
 * ½ teaspoon (2.5ml) Dijon mustard
 * ⅛ teaspoon (0.6 ml) garlic powder
 * ⅛ teaspoon (0.6 ml) sugar
 * ⅛ teaspoon (o.6 ml) salt (optional)
 * 10 ounces (233 g) shredded red cabbage
 * 10 ounces (233 g) baby spinach, any tough stem removed

Directions

 * 1) Toast the pine nuts and set aside.
 * 2) Finely chop the ham.
 * 3) Place in a salad bowl.
 * 4) In a small bowl combine the balsamic vinegar, mustard, garlic, sugar, and salt (if using).
 * 5) Place the cabbage and spinach over the ham in the salad bowl.
 * 6) Toss with the dressing and top with pine nuts.

Nutritional information
Per serving:
 * 69 calories (23% calories from fat) | 6g protein | 2g total fat (0.4g saturated fat) | 9g carbohydrates | 3g dietary fiber | 6mg cholesterol | 198mg sodium
 * Diabetic exchanges: ½ carbohydrate (2 vegetable) | ½ fat