Summer Fig and Watermelon Salad with Feta Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Summer Fig and Watermelon Salad with Feta Recipe | Myrecipes
Servings: 4
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Domenica Marchetti Balsamic glaze is a syrup of concentrated, cooked-down, sweetened balsamic vinegar; it adds a sweet and tangy element to this refreshing salad. Look for it near the vinegar.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cubed seedless watermelon
  • 1/2 cup thinly vertically sliced red onion
  • 2 large fresh Calimyrna or other green-skinned figs, stemmed
  • 2 large fresh Brown Turkey, Black Mission, or Striped Tiger figs, stemmed
  • 1 ounce crumbled feta cheese (about 1/4 cup)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Arrange watermelon on a serving platter; top evenly with onion.
  2. Halve figs lengthwise; arrange figs on platter; sprinkle with cheese.
  3. Combine oil, juice, and honey, stirring with a whisk. Drizzle over salad; sprinkle with mint and basil. Drizzle balsamic glaze over salad; sprinkle evenly with salt and black pepper.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Honey, 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. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balan...

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