Italian Angel Hair Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb. angel hair
- 1/2 lb. salami, chopped
- 1/2 c. sliced black olives
- 1/2 c. green pepper, chopped
- 1/2 c. roasted red peppers, chopped
- 1/2 c. marinated mini mozzarella balls, halved
- 1/4 c. Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook angel hair according to package directions until al dente. Drain, then transfer to a large serving bowl.
- Add salami, olives, roasted red pepper, green pepper, and mozzarella to bowl. In a glass jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes. Toss with pasta salad and serve.
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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