Kale Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 cups carrots, shredded
- 1/2 cup light olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
- 2 cups grape tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 avocado
- 1 cup cilantro
- 12 oz kale
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to directions and set aside.
- Chop kale and avocado into bite-sized pieces.
- Toss all ingredients together in a large bowl until the kale is well coated with the oil.
- Notes: this salad will keep for several days in an air-tight container. To keep longer, prepare the balsamic vinaigrette (vinegar, oil, salt and pepper,) and pour over the salad only once you are ready to eat it. Also try adding other fresh herbs for an extra boost of flavor and nutrients such as parsley, chervil and mint.
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 Kale Salad contribute to your health goals:
- Quinoa: Has a lower glycemic index than most grains, making it ideal for PCOS
- Kale: Contains antioxidants that help combat oxidative stress associated with PCOS
- Avocado: Healthy fats support hormone production and help reduce inflammation
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
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 healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis, and 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 Kale 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: Kale.
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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