Orange Walnut Salad with Sweet-and-Sour Dressing - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Orange Walnut Salad with Sweet-and-Sour Dressing is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 small heads Bibb lettuce, cleaned and torn into bite-size pieces
- 1 1/2 lbs fresh spinach, cleaned and torn into bite-size pieces
- 3 oranges, peeled, sectioned, and seeded
- 3/4 medium red onion, sliced and separated into rings
- 3/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
- 3 teaspoons butter
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup vinegar
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons celery seed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion, grated
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, spinach, oranges, and onion.
- Using a saucepan, sauté the walnuts in butter until lightly browned and add to the lettuce mixture.
- To make the dressing, combine all of the ingredients in a jar, shake well and chill in refrigerator. Shake before serving. Pour on top of salad and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach, Nuts, Walnuts.
Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being. Nuts are a natural sourc...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Orange Walnut Salad with Sweet-and-Sour Dressing 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.
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