Quinoa Salad with Apples, Almonds and Dried Cranberries Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Quinoa Salad with Apples, Almonds and Dried Cranberries Recipe | Myrecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Toss quinoa with diced apples, toasted almonds, and dried cranberries and serve with a large lettuce leaf.

Ingredients

2 crisp apples, cored, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup red or white quinoa, rinsed well
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup dried cranberries
2 scallions, white and light green parts, thinly sliced
Large lettuce leaves, for serving

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °F. Toss apples with lemon juice.
Mix quinoa, 1/4 tsp. salt and 2 cups cold water in a pan. Cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook until most of water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then turn out onto a baking sheet to cool for at least 10 minutes.
Spread almonds on a baking sheet. Toast until golden, 7 to 10 minutes, shaking pan once. Transfer to a plate to cool. In a bowl, whisk vinegar and mustard. Gradually add olive oil, whisking, until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
Drain apples, if necessary, and add to bowl. Add quinoa, almonds, cranberries and scallions. Gently toss; season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Serve salad on lettuce leaves.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Cranberries, Apples.

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. Researchers believe that cranberries contain substances that prevent infection-causing bacteria from sticking to the urina...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quinoa Salad with Apples, Almonds and Dried Cranberries Recipe | Myrecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Quinoa Salad with Apples, Almonds and Dried Cranberries 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.

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