Green Bean and Tomato Salad with Buttermilk Dressing - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Green Bean and Tomato Salad with Buttermilk Dressing
Servings: 6
Lunch

This Green Bean and Tomato Salad with Buttermilk Dressing is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by David Chang David Chang's buttermilk dressing is our kind of ranch. Use the freshest beans possible: You want that tender snap.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 1 pound wax or green beans, trimmed
  • 2 large leeks, white and pale-green parts only, halved, cut into 4" pieces
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 large heirloom tomato, sliced
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

Instructions

  1. Whisk buttermilk, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and 1 tablespoons oil in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook beans in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 3 minutes.
  3. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a colander set in a bowl of ice water; drain. Place beans in a large bowl.
  4. Return water in pot to a boil and cook leeks until just tender, about 3 minutes; drain. Transfer to colander in ice water; drain and add to bowl with beans. Add cherry tomatoes and remaining 2 tablespoons oil and toss to combine; season with salt and pepper.
  5. Serve salad over heirloom tomato slices drizzled with buttermilk dressing and topped with mint and chives.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Green Bean and Tomato Salad with Buttermilk Dressing recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

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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