Warm Apple and Goat Cheese Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, or raspberry vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 Belgian endives, cored and separated into leaves
- 1 bunch watercress, washed, or spinach
- 1 Granny Smith apple, sliced
- 4 oz mild goat cheese, small log
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
Instructions
- Using a glass jar with a tight lid, combine the vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper, and shake well to blend. Add the oil and parsley and shake.
- On four plates, arrange the endive leaves like spokes around each plate. Arrange the watercress or spinach in the center. Preheat the broiler, and arrange the sliced apples slightly overlapping in 4 fan shapes, place in broiler pan. Cut the cheese into 4 slices and top each apple fan with slices of cheese. Broil until golden for approximately 5 minutes. Using a spatula, carefully place the apple slices and cheese on top of the endive. Drizzle the dressing over the salads and sprinkle with walnuts.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach, Nuts, Walnuts.
Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being. Nuts are a natural sourc...
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