Apple Salad with Toasted Mustard Seeds and Herbs - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup yellow and/or brown mustard seeds
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more
- 2 large apples (such as Pink Lady or Gala), cored, very thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup parsley leaves with tender stems
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Toast mustard seeds in a small saucepan over medium heat until they begin to pop, about 2 minutes. Add honey, 3/4 cup vinegar, and 1 Tbsp. salt. Bring to a simmer, swirling pan occasionally, and cook until liquid is almost completely evaporated, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
- Toss apples in a small bowl with parsley, chives, oil, 2 Tbsp. seasoned mustard seeds, and remaining 2 Tbsp. vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Serve apple salad with extra mustard seeds alongside.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey, Apples, Apple Cider Vinegar.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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