Wheat Berry and Fruit Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Wheat Berry and Fruit Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

1 c. wheat berries
3 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. water
1 1/2 tbsp. cider vinegar
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper
1/4 c. dried cranberries
1 large apple
1 c. red seedless grapes
1/2 c. diced reduced-fat Cheddar
4 green-leaf (or other) lettuce leaves

Instructions

Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add wheat berries; reduce heat, cover and cook 45 to 55 minutes until tender. Drain well.
Whisk oil, water, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add dried cranberries and warm wheat berries; toss to coat. Let stand 10 minutes, tossing occasionally, for flavors to absorb and for wheat berries to cool slightly. (If you want to make ahead and serve cold, cover and refrigerate up to 1 day.)
Add remaining ingredients except lettuce to bowl; toss to mix and coat. Serve on lettuce-lined plates.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cranberries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wheat Berry and Fruit Salad good for PCOS?

Yes, this Wheat Berry and Fruit 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 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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