A fresh salad combining tender baby spinach with creamy mozzarella, sweet tomatoes, and protein-rich chickpeas, dressed simply with olive oil and white balsamic vinegar.
Original recipe: www.eastewart.com
Spinach, Mozzarella, Tomato and Chickpea Salad has a low glycemic load of 4.5 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.
The primary glycemic load contributors are canned chickpeas (no salt added, drained) (GL 3.7), cherry tomatoes (GL 0.5), fresh baby spinach (GL 0.4). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.
Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.