Tuna, Tomato, Red Onion and Olive Pita - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen
Since it's usually laden with mayo, it's no wonder tuna salad gets a bad rap. This lively version takes a Mediterranean—and healthier—turn, with olive oil, Kalamata olives, lemon juice and parsley, packed in a pita.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp. olive oil Kosher salt and pepper
- 3 can solid white tuna
- 1/2 small red onion
- 1/2 c. grape tomatoes
- 1/4 c. pitted kalamata olives
- 1/4 c. flat-leaf parsley
- 4 small or 2 large pitas
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper.
- Add the tuna, onion, tomatoes, olives and parsley and gently toss to combine.
- Open the pita halves and fill with the tuna salad.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Tuna, Lemon.
Tuna is great for a high protein diet as it has 33 grams of protein within its housing, with no pesky carbohydrates to worry about. In addition to this, tuna contains B vitamins and vitamin D, both of which are vital to fighting back against PCOS. 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 benefit...
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