Warm Macaroni and Mozzarella Salad With Herbs - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 8 oz macaroni, (2 cups)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup mozzarella, (4 oz), shredded
- black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Set aside
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat. Cook the macaroni according to the package directions. Drain the macaroni and transfer to a medium serving bowl. Add the basil and parsley and half of the dressing. Stir to combine. Let it sit for 1 minute to cool slightly, then add the mozzarella and the remaining dressing. Serve warm.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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