Kale Salad with Pomegranate, Sunflower Seeds and Sliced Almonds

This Kale Salad with Pomegranate, Sunflower Seeds and Sliced Almonds is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by calabash0420 A zesty combination of raw pomegranate and tender fresh kale makes a surprisingly great winter salad! By adding sliced or slivered almonds and sunflower seeds, you get a tasty crunch!

Ingredients

Servings 6

1/2 pound kale
1 1/2 cups pomegranate seeds
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
1/3 cup sliced almonds
5 tablespoons red pepper seasoned rice vinegar
5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt to taste

Instructions

Wash and shake off extra water from the kale. Remove the center ribs and stems; discard. Chop the leaves until fine but still a little leafy.
Combine the chopped kale, pomegranate seeds, sunflower seeds, and sliced almonds in a large bowl; toss to combine. Drizzle the rice vinegar, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil over the kale mixture while continuing to toss. Season with salt to serve.

Why this Kale Salad with Pomegranate, Sunflower Seeds and Sliced Almonds works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Kale Salad with Pomegranate, Sunflower Seeds and Sliced Almonds that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Sunflower Seeds, Kale.

Sunflower seeds are an excellent food for PCOS as they are packed with vitamin B2 (riboflavin) and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine). Just one cup of sunflower seeds provides 30% of the recommended daily intake for vitamin B6. Sunflower seeds are also loaded with two other important of PCOS busting minerals: zinc and magnesium. Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kale Salad with Pomegranate, Sunflower Seeds and Sliced Almonds good for PCOS?

Yes, this Kale Salad with Pomegranate, Sunflower Seeds and Sliced Almonds 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 6 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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