Rachel's Farro Salad Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Rachel's Farro Salad Recipe | Myrecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Rachel Weill Last summer, Rachel Weill created this salad using farro, a nutty-tasting wheat berry.

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.

You Have a Recipe. But Do You Have a Full Week?

One great recipe is a start. A complete PCOS meal plan is a system. Here is how to go from one meal to a full week of eating that supports your hormones.

Take the 60-Second Quiz Tell us your PCOS type, preferences, and goals

Get Your 7-Day Meal Plan Personalized meals, grocery list, and prep schedule

Stop Guessing Every Day Know exactly what to eat, with recipes like this one built in

Build My Meal Plan

Free. Personalized. No signup required to start.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rachel's Farro Salad Recipe | Myrecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Rachel's Farro Salad Recipe | Myrecipes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

Comments

Cook Another PCOS-Friendly Lunch

Each recipe you add to your rotation makes PCOS management easier. Variety keeps you from getting bored and quitting.

PCOS Friendly Piadina Romagnola Recipe PCOS Gut Support: Butter Lettuce and Herbs PCOS Anti-Inflammatory: Tallow-Roasted Holy Basil Vegetables Anti-Inflammatory PCOS Tallow-Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables Strawberry and Basil Detox Water for PCOS Hydration Strawberry and Basil Infused Water for PCOS Hydration

Browse All Lunch Recipes