Roasted Pepper, Cucumber, and Tomato Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Roasted Pepper, Cucumber, and Tomato Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 large green bell pepper
- 3 (6-to 8-ounce) tomatoes, halved, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 large English hothouse cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, cut into 1/2 -inch cubes
- 3/4 cup oil-cured black olives, pitted, quartered
- 2/3 cup chopped red onion
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Char pepper over gas flame or in broiler until blackened. Enclose in plastic bag 15 minutes. Peel, seed, and cut pepper into 1/3-inch cubes. Place in large bowl. Add tomatoes, cucumber, olives, onion, and parsley. Whisk oil and lemon juice in small bowl to blend; season with salt and pepper, then mix into vegetables. Let vegetables marinate at least 15 minutes before serving. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
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 Roasted Pepper, Cucumber, and Tomato Salad 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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