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Lemon Rice Salad Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Lemon Rice Salad Recipe
Servings: 16
Lunch

This Lemon Rice Salad Recipe is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 cups cooked long grain rice
  • 2 cup cooked wild rice
  • 2 cups diced seeded cucumbers
  • 2/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Instructions

  1. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the first seven ingredients; shake well.
  2. In a large bowl, combine long grain and wild rice; add dressing and toss. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  3. Add the cucumbers, green onions, parsley, basil and pepper; mix well. Chill for 2 hours. Fold in pecans just before serving.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, 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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Lemon Rice Salad Recipe recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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