Green Salad with Smoky Barbecue Vinaigrette - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Green Salad with Smoky Barbecue Vinaigrette is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Grace Parisi Smoky barbecue sauce and cheese-toasted corn bread croutons put a Texas spin on hearty greens.

Ingredients

8 oz. corn bread
Vegetable oil spray
1/2 c. Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/4 c. smoky barbecue sauce
1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tbsp. honey
Freshly ground pepper
1 bunch arugula
1 bunch watercress
1 head treviso or radicchio
1 head escarole
1 small shallot
2 oz. Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Instructions

Arrange the corn bread on a work surface and spray with vegetable oil. Sprinkle half of the grated Parmesan cheese on top and press to help it adhere. Carefully flip the corn bread and repeat with the remaining Parmesan.
Spray a large nonstick skillet with vegetable oil and arrange the corn bread squares in the skillet in a single layer. Cook over moderate heat, turning once, until the cheese is browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Let the croutons cool until crisp, then tear into chunks.
In a large bowl, whisk the barbecue sauce with the olive oil, lemon juice, and honey; season with salt and pepper. Add the arugula, watercress, treviso, escarole, and shallot, and toss. Add the corn bread croutons and Parmesan shavings, toss gently and serve.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Honey.

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. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balan...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Green Salad with Smoky Barbecue Vinaigrette good for PCOS?

Yes, this Green Salad with Smoky Barbecue Vinaigrette recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 6 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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