Little Gem Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Little Gem Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Nancy Silverton Nancy Silverton's lovely salad, adapted from her Mozza Cookbook, features Little Gem lettuce, a smaller, sweeter variety of romaine. If you can't find it, use hearts of romaine instead.

Ingredients

1 c. walnut halves
1 tbsp. walnut oil
kosher salt
1 small shallot
1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp. Champagne vinegar
1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper
4 oz. yellow squash
3 slice red onion
4 head Little Gem lettuce
1/4 c. freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Toast the walnuts on a pie plate until golden, 12 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop the nuts. Transfer to a bowl and toss with the walnut oil and a pinch of salt. In a small bowl, combine the shallot, lemon juice, and vinegar, and season with salt. Let stand for 10 minutes. Slowly whisk in the olive oil and season with pepper.
In a large bowl, toss the squash with the onion, lettuce, walnuts, pecorino, and half of the dressing and serve. Reserve the remaining dressing for another use. Looking for vegetable recipes? Try our best asparagus recipes, eggplant recipes, or zucchini recipes.

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

Is Little Gem Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette good for PCOS?

Yes, this Little Gem Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette 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 4 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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