Creamy Lemon Basil Potato Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 bag (24-28 Ounce) Small Potatoes (I Used Honey Gold)
- 2 whole Lemons, Juiced
- 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- Salt And Pepper, to taste
- 1 Tablespoon Prepared Pesto
- 1/4 cup Pine Nuts
- Small Basil Leaves
Instructions
- Boil potatoes in lightly salted water until fork tender. Drain, cut in half, then place in a bowl.
- Toast pine nuts in a skillet over low heat until just lightly golden. Remove from heat.
- Mix together lemon juice, olive oil, mayonnaise, salt & pepper, and pesto until creamy and smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings as you'd like.
- Pour half the dressing over the potatoes and toss to combine. Add more dressing to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate the potato salad for a few hours. To serve, sprinkle lots of small basil leaves over the top. Yum!
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Honey, Nuts, Basil.
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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