Avocado Salad with Lime and Cumin Vinaigrette - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. cumin seeds
- 1/4 c. lime juice
- 1/4 c. chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 c. whole cilantro leaves
- 2 tbsp. rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp. honey
- kosher salt
- Pepper
- 1/4 c. olive oil
- 1/4 c. vegetable oil
- 4 c. arugula leaves
- 2 lb. ripe tomatoes
- 4 large ripe Hass avocados
- 1 large red onion
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
Instructions
- In 10-inch skillet, toast cumin seeds on medium-low for 3 to 5 minutes or until fragrant. Remove from heat; let cool completely.
- In medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, chopped cilantro leaves, vinegar, honey, toasted cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Add oils in slow, steady stream, whisking to combine. Dressing can be transferred to airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 hours.
- Arrange arugula on serving platter. Top with tomatoes, avocados, and red onion. Drizzle with half of vinaigrette. Sprinkle with ground cumin and cilantro leaves. Serve with additional vinaigrette on the side, if desired.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
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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