Pasta Salad with Tomatoes, Arugula, Pine Nuts and Herbs - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Pasta Salad with Tomatoes, Arugula, Pine Nuts and Herbs is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe By: Melissa Rubel This pasta salad is basic enough that you can have it often without tiring of it.

Ingredients

1/4 c. plus 3 tablespoons pine nuts
1 lb. fusilli pasta
1/2 c. Cilantro leaves
1/2 c. basil leaves
2 tsp. coarsely chopped oregano
1 clove garlic
1/4 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 1/2 c. baby arugula
1 1/4 c. grape tomatoes
1/2 red onion

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a pie plate, toast 3 tablespoons of the pine nuts until light golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the fusilli until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water, then drain again; transfer to a large bowl.
Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine the cilantro, basil, oregano and garlic and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add the mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice and the remaining 1/4 cup of pine nuts and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Toss the fusilli with the toasted pine nuts, arugula, tomatoes, red onion and the herb dressing. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pasta Salad with Tomatoes, Arugula, Pine Nuts and Herbs good for PCOS?

Yes, this Pasta Salad with Tomatoes, Arugula, Pine Nuts and Herbs 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 8 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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