A surprisingly low-lift vegetable salad with raw zucchini ribbons transformed into tender noodles, dressed with a minty creamy feta vinaigrette and tossed with toasted pignoli nuts.
Original recipe: www.delish.com
Zucchini Salad with Feta and Pine Nuts has a low glycemic load of 2.5 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.
The primary glycemic load contributors are honey (GL 1.8), zucchini (GL 0.5), fresh lemon juice (GL 0.2). 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.