Southwestern Avocado and Black Bean Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Southwestern Avocado and Black Bean Salad
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
A fresh and tasty Southwestern salad

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 or 3 dashes hot sauce
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 2 avocados, peeled and diced
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels, thawed and drained
  • 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
  • 3/4 cup (3 oz) pepper Jack cheese, grated
  • kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the cilantro, oil, lime juice and hot sauce.
  2. In a large serving bowl, add the lettuce, avocado, corn, beans, tomatoes and cheese. Add the dressing and toss well. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Romaine Lettuce.

Romaine lettuce contains chromium, which helps maintain normal blood glucose levels by making insulin more efficient. The chromium in romaine lettuce also promotes weight loss due to its ability to help control cravings, reduce hunger, and control fat in the blood.

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