Red Cabbage and Baby Spinach Salad

Red Cabbage and Baby Spinach Salad (makes 4 servings)

1 tablespoon (5 g) pine nuts 2 ounces (60 g) low salt and low fat baked ham 1 1/2 tablespoons (22.5 ml) balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) Dijon mustard 1/8 teaspoon (0.6 ml) garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon (0.6 ml) sugar 1/8 teaspoon (o.6 ml) salt (optional) 10 ounces (233 g) shredded red cabbage 10 ounces (233 g) baby spinach, any tough stem removed

Toast the pine nuts and set aside. Finely chop the ham. Place in a salad bowl. In a small bowl combine the balsamic vinegar, mustard, garlic, sugar, and salt (if using). Place the cabbage and spinach over the ham in the salad bowl. Toss with the dressing and top with pine nuts. Per serving: 69 calories (23% calories from fat), 6 g protein, 2 g total fat (0.4 g saturated fat), 9 g carbohydrates, 3 g dietary fiber, 6 mg cholesterol, 198 mg sodium Diabetic exchanges: 1/2 carbohydrate (2 vegetable), 1/2 fat

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