Spinach Salad with Tuna and Avocado - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Spinach Salad with Tuna and Avocado is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

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Ingredients

3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp. water
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 ripe Hass avocado
1 pinch cayenne (ground red) pepper
2 tbsp. fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 tbsp. snipped fresh chives
1 package baby spinach
2 stalk celery
1 medium red pepper
1 can white kidney (cannellini) beans
2 can tuna packed in water

Instructions

In blender, combine lemon juice, oil, water, mustard, half of avocado, cayenne pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Puree until smooth, scraping container occasionally. Stir in parsley and chives.
In large bowl, toss spinach, celery, pepper, beans, and tuna with dressing. Divide among serving plates.
Thinly slice remaining avocado and arrange on top of salads.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Tuna is great for a high protein diet as it has 33 grams of protein within its housing, with no pesky carbohydrates to worry about. In addition to this, tuna contains B vitamins and vitamin D, both of which are vital to fighting back against PCOS. 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 benefit...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spinach Salad with Tuna and Avocado good for PCOS?

Yes, this Spinach Salad with Tuna and Avocado 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.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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