This Mediterranean Fennel Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Cook green beans as directed on package. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Why this Mediterranean Fennel Salad works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Mediterranean Fennel Salad 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: 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Mediterranean Fennel Salad 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.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 10 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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