Crunchy Cabbage Salad | PCOS Meal Planner

This Crunchy Cabbage Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Jacques Pépin Sometimes Jacques Pepin makes this simple salad with just one color of cabbage; sometimes he arranges it in alternating rows of color. The tangy-salty anchovy dressing would also be delicious on other crisp salad greens, such as e

Ingredients

8 anchovy fillets, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3/4 pound green cabbage, finely shredded (4 1/2 cups)
3/4 pound red cabbage, finely shredded (4 1/2 cups)
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

In a large bowl, mash the anchovies and garlic to a paste. Mash in the white wine vinegar, then slowly blend in the vegetable oil. Fold in the green and red cabbages and season with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature or lightly chilled.

Why this Crunchy Cabbage Salad works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Crunchy Cabbage Salad that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crunchy Cabbage Salad good for PCOS?

Yes, this Crunchy Cabbage Salad 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. 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.

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