BLT Pasta Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This BLT Pasta Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb. farfalle
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 1/2 c. romaine, shredded
- 2 c. multi-colored cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 c. sour cream
- 1/2 ranch seasoning packet (about .5 oz)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/3 c. chives, chopped
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook farfalle according to package directions until al dente. Drain, then transfer to a large serving bowl.
- Cook bacon until crispy. Drain and roughly chop, then set aside.
- Make dressing: In a small bowl, stir together sour cream, ranch seasoning, lemon juice, and half of the chives. Season with pepper to taste.
- To serving bowl, add dressing and toss with pasta until evenly coated. Stir in remaining chives.
- In a trifle bowl, layer pasta, bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes. Top with more ranch 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this BLT Pasta Salad 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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