Purple Broccoli Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Purple Broccoli Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 172 calories, 3.37g protein, and 7.83g carbs per serving. Ready in 20 minutes. High in fiber (2.5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/8 tsp calorie free sweetener
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsps sour cream
- 1/2 small red onion
- 1/4 cup mixed nuts
- 2 cups broccoli, chopped
- 1 cup red cabbage, chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl mix mayonnaise, sour cream and rice vinegar. Sweeten with zero calorie sweetener.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped broccoli, chopped red onion and chopped red cabbage. Crush or chop nuts and add to bowl. Toss to combine.
- Pour dressing over mixture in large bowl. Toss and season with salt and pepper.
- Note: the key to keeping this low carb is to look for zero carb mayonnaise, vinegar and sweetener.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Purple Broccoli Salad contribute to your health goals:
- Broccoli: Rich in fiber, vitamin C, and chromium which aids blood sugar control
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Purple Broccoli Salad can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli, Nuts.
Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Purple Broccoli Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 172 calories per serving with 3.37g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2.5g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 20 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 10 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 172 calories, 3.37g protein (8%), 7.83g carbs, 14.97g fat. Plus 2.5g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Side Dish. At 172 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Side Dish. 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 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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