Garrotxa Bread Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 loaf ciabatta bread, cut into 1" pieces
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons drained prepared horseradish
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 ounces membrillo (quince paste), cut into 1/4" pieces
- 4 ounces Garrotxa cheese, finely grated on a Microplane
- Baby arugula (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F. Toss bread pieces with 2 tablespoons olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet to nicely coat; season with salt and pepper. Spread out in a single layer and bake, tossing halfway through, until bread is golden and crisp on the outside but still chewy inside, 8 –10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk horseradish, vinegar, mustard, and honey in a small bowl to combine. Whisking constantly, drizzle in vegetable oil, then remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- Toss toasted bread, membrillo, and Garrotxa cheese in a large bowl to combine. Add arugula, drizzle horseradish vinaigrette over, and toss to coat. Taste salad and season with salt and pepper as needed.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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