Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon-Mustard Dressing - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
- 4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 4 strips crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
- 10 ounces Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 strips crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place spinach into a large serving bowl, top with hard-cooked eggs, mushrooms, 4 crumbled strips of bacon, Swiss cheese, and almonds.
- Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir in shallots and garlic, and cook until softened and translucent, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and 2 crumbled strips of bacon; season to taste with salt and pepper, then cook until hot.
- Pour hot dressing over spinach and toss to coat.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach, Honey.
Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being. Honey, often hailed as a...
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