Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb penne pasta, cooked until firm to the bite
- 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 large red onion, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch thick wedges
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
- 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut in half
- 2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded and cut in half
- 1 1/4 cups Paula Deen Vidalia Onion Peppercorn Dressing
- 10 fresh basil leaves, stacked, rolled and cut into very thin strips
Instructions
- In a square baking dish toss vegetables with 1 Cup of the Paula Deen Vidalia Onion Peppercorn Dressing and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- While vegetables are marinating, cook pasta until firm to the bite and heat outdoor grill until medium hot.
- Note: If pasta is holding long, drizzle with canola oil and toss to coat. This will keep pasta separated.
- Working in batches, grill the peppers, asparagus and onion about 3 minutes per side until grill marks appear but vegetables are still firm.
- Remove the vegetables from the grill and cool slightly until you can cut the peppers, asparagus and onions into large pieces.
- In large bowl or on serving platter, toss together the cooked pasta, grilled vegetable pieces, and tomatoes and remaining 1/4 cup dressing. Toss in basil. Serve room temperature.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Asparagus, Basil.
Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many women of reproductive age. This nutrient-dense vegetable offers a myriad of health benefits that align perfectly with the dietary needs of those managing PCOS, making it an essential addition to their diet. Rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, asparagus is particularly high in folate, vitamins A, C, E, and K, and has significant levels of chromium—a trace mineral that enha...
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