Spinach, Strawberry, and Hearts of Palm Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs fresh spinach, washed and torn into pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1/2 small red onion, grated
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup cider vinegar
- 1 can hearts of palm, drained and chopped
- 2 cups strawberries, stemmed and sliced
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
Instructions
- For the dressing, combine the vinegar, sugar, lemon juice and salt in a small non-reactive saucepan and heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, stirring frequently. Remove pan from heat and let cool to room temperature. When cooled, whisk in the oil, onion, poppy seeds, dry mustard and paprika until thoroughly combined. Set dressing aside. In a salad bowl, combine the spinach, hearts of palm, strawberries and walnuts. When ready to serve, add some of the dressing, and toss gently. Serve the remaining dressing alongside the salad so diners may add more, if desired.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Poppy Seeds, Lemon, Spinach, Nuts, Walnuts.
Poppy seeds are packed with calcium, magnesium, B vitamins, and zinc. 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. Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable th...
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