Rachel's Farro Salad Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups farro*
- 3 to 4 cucumbers, halved and sliced
- 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup halved and sliced red onion
- 1 cup small basil leaves
- 1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Meyer lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon gray sea salt
Instructions
- Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a medium pot. Add farro and cook until just tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and let cool 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Put farro and remaining ingredients in a medium bowl. Toss gently to coat.
- *Find farro with the other grains at well-stocked grocery stores.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, 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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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