BLT Pasta Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

BLT Pasta Salad
Servings: 6
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Lindsay Funston It's like an archaeological dig of deliciousness.

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

  1. 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.
  2. Cook bacon until crispy. Drain and roughly chop, then set aside.
  3. Make dressing: In a small bowl, stir together sour cream, ranch seasoning, lemon juice, and half of the chives. Season with pepper to taste.
  4. To serving bowl, add dressing and toss with pasta until evenly coated. Stir in remaining chives.
  5. 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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