Lunch: Toasted Ravioli Salad

Only taking 20 minutes to make, ravioli salad is a healthy, quick, and decadent weeknight dinner solution. Use frozen ravioli for added ease.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health benefits of Toasted Ravioli Salad

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.

Ingredients

3/4 c. dried bread crumbs
1/3 c. Parmesan cheese
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 package large cheese ravioli
2 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon
1 clove garlic
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. Pepper
4 c. baby arugula
1 c. cherry tomatoes
1/2 c. roasted red peppers

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Whisk dried bread crumbs and grated Parmesan cheese in shallow bowl. Put buttermilk in another bowl.
Dip cheese ravioli in buttermilk, then crumb mixture, pressing gently to coat. Transfer to cookie sheet; spray generously with olive oil cooking spray. Bake 10 to 13 minutes or until crisp.
Meanwhile, in large bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons each extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice; 1 clove garlic, pressed; and salt and pepper. Add baby arugula, cherry tomatoes, and roasted red peppers; toss to combine.
Serve salad topped with ravioli, with shaved Parmesan cheese if desired.

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