Asparagus Salad with Celery Leaves, Quail Eggs, and Tarragon Vinaigrette - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Asparagus Salad with Celery Leaves, Quail Eggs, and Tarragon Vinaigrette is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 8 quail eggs
- 1 pound green asparagus (preferably thin), trimmed
- Kosher salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar (preferably tarragon)
- 2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup safflower or grapeseed oil
- 1 small shallot, thinly sliced into rings
- 3 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 cup pale green celery leaves (from center of bunch)
Instructions
- Cover eggs with cold water in a very small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered, 5 minutes. Rinse eggs under cold running water to stop cooking, then peel and quarter.
- Cut asparagus on a very sharp diagonal into 3/4-inch-thick slices (about 2 inches long), leaving 2-inch tips. Halve tips lengthwise if thicker than rest of slices. Arrange asparagus on a steamer rack and sprinkle with kosher salt. Steam, covered, over boiling water until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes, then transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain well and pat dry with paper towels.
- Whisk together vinegar and mustards. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking. Stir in shallot, 2 teaspoons tarragon, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss asparagus and celery leaves with half of vinaigrette and mound on 4 plates. Tuck quail eggs decoratively into salads. Drizzle salads and plates with remaining vinaigrette and sprinkle with remaining teaspoon tarragon.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Asparagus.
Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many women of reproductive age. This nutrient-dense vegetable offers a myriad of health benefits that align perfectly with the dietary needs of those managing PCOS, making it an essential addition to their diet. Rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, asparagus is particularly high in folate, vitamins A, C, E, and K, and has significant levels of chromium—a trace mineral that enha...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Asparagus Salad with Celery Leaves, Quail Eggs, and Tarragon Vinaigrette 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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