Mediterranean Fennel Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Mediterranean Fennel Salad
Servings: 10
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Veggie lovers! Get a load of a colorful, crunchy and fresh salad.

Ingredients

  • 1 bag (22 oz) frozen whole green beans
  • 2 bulbs fresh fennel
  • 2 red bell peppers, cut into bite-sized strips
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts

Instructions

  1. Cook green beans as directed on package. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool.
  2. Trim fennel bulbs; cut in half. Cut each half into 1/4-inch slices. In large bowl, combine green beans, fennel and bell peppers. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
  3. Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine vinegar and mustard; beat with wire whisk until well blended. On cutting board, mash garlic and salt together with fork to make a paste. Beat into vinegar mixture. Slowly beat in oil until well blended. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
  4. When ready to serve, add dressing to vegetable mixture; toss gently to mix. Arrange on large serving platter. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Garnish with fresh fennel tops, if desired.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

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