Rhubarb Salad Dressing - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 cups sliced rhubarb, about 3-4 stalks
- 2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
- 2 shallots, diced
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- In a medium sauce pan, stir together honey and water. Bring to a boil and add rhubarb, strawberries and shallots. Continue to boil for another 5 minutes, stirring often. Reduce heat and stir in vinegar and lemon zest. Simmer for 10 minutes or until reduced by half and rhubarb is tender. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Place mixture in the bowl of a food processor along with the Dijon mustard and process until smooth. With processor running, add the oil in a steady stream. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm or cold on your favorite salad greens.
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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