All Green Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Calories
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Protein
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Carbs
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Fat
Recipe by Leah Koenig
This all-green salad is studded with creamy avocado, crunchy cucumbers, and asparagus, and punctuated by tons of fresh dill and basil. The varied shades of green look like spring in a bowl.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Whisk shallot, vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, orange juice, and honey in a medium bowl until combined. Add oil in a steady stream, whisking constantly, until combined. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Honey.
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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