Parsley, Fennel, and Celery Root Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Calories
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Protein
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Carbs
0g
Fat
Active time: 45 min Start to finish: 45 min
Ingredients
- 1 large fennel bulb with fronds (sometimes called anise; 1 1/4 lb)
- 4 1/2 cups small fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs (from 3 large bunches)
- 1 1/2 cups small curly parsley sprigs (from 2 large bunches)
- 1 medium celery root (1 lb), peeled with a sharp knife and cut into 1/8-inch-thick matchsticks
- 2 1/2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons minced shallot
- 3/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Tear enough fennel fronds into small sprigs to measure 1 1/2 cups. Trim fennel stalks flush with bulb and discard stalks. Quarter bulb lengthwise, then cut lengthwise into paper-thin slices with a mandoline or other manual slicer. Toss sliced fennel with fronds, parsley, and celery root in a large bowl.
- Whisk together lemon juice (to taste), shallot, sugar, salt, pepper, and oil in a small bowl. Toss salad with dressing.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
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.
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