Spinach Salad with Smoked Trout and Tart Apple - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 tart apple such as Granny Smith
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 4 cups packed spinach (about 6 ounces), washed well, dried, and coarse ;stems discarded
- 1 smoked trout* (about 8 ounces), skin and bones discarded and fish ;broken into bite-size pieces
- 3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted golden
- 3 tablespoons dried currants
- *available at deli counter of many supermarkets
Instructions
- Into a large bowl cut apple into 1-inch wedges and core. Cut wedges crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
- In a large bowl whisk together oil, lemon juice, and mustard and add apple, tossing to coat. Add remaining ingredients, tossing to combine, and season with salt and pepper.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Spinach.
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 that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and an...
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