Snap Pea Salad with Burrata - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 8 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed, strings removed
- 4 cups arugula, thick stems trimmed
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves plus more for serving
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves plus more for serving
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (or more) fresh lemon juice
- Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)
- 1 pound burrata or fresh buffalo mozzarella
Instructions
- Cut pea pods in half lengthwise, leaving some peas on each side of pods. Combine peas, arugula, 1/4 cup basil, and 1/4 cup mint in a large bowl. Add oil and 2 tablespoons lemon juice and toss to coat. Season salad with salt and more lemon juice, if desired.
- Tear open balls of burrata (if using buffalo mozzarella, slice 1/2" thick) and arrange on a platter. Top with salad and more basil and mint.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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