Crab, Avocado, and Asparagus Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Crab, Avocado, and Asparagus Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Melissa Rubel This mix of greens — including asparagus, a source of folate and vitamin K — makes this crab salad ultranutritious.

Ingredients

1 lb. thick asparagus
7 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
6 medium basil leaves
1 small shallot
1/2 c. flat-leaf parsley leaves
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 1/2 oz. pea shoots
1/4 c. salted roasted pistachios
1 lb. jumbo lump crabmeat
2 Hass avocados

Instructions

Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water. Cut off 1 inch of asparagus tips and cut each tip in half lengthwise. Using a peeler or mandoline, shave asparagus spears lengthwise. Blanch asparagus tips and strands in boiling water until just heated through, 10 seconds. Drain and transfer to ice water to chill; drain well. Pat dry and transfer to a bowl.
In a blender, blend oil, lemon juice, basil, shallot, and 1/4 cup parsley. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
Add pea shoots, pistachios, and the remaining 1/4 cup parsley leaves to asparagus. Toss with half dressing and season with salt and pepper. Add crab, avocado, and remaining dressing, toss gently, and serve at once.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Asparagus, 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. Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many wome...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crab, Avocado, and Asparagus Salad good for PCOS?

Yes, this Crab, Avocado, and Asparagus Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

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

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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