Paula's Italian Pasta Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Paula's Italian Pasta Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1 lb bow tie pasta
- 1 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing, (store bought)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 (4 oz) can sliced mushrooms, drained
- 2/3 cup pitted kalamata olives
- 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- grated Parmesan cheese, for topping
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat. Add the pasta cook it according to package directions.
- While the pasta is cooking, in a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinaigrette, mayonnaise and sugar.
- Drain the pasta well, transfer to a large serving bowl, and let cool. Add the tomatoes, mushrooms, olives, green pepper, salt, to taste and the black pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Sprinkle with the cheese, toss lightly, and serve.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Paula's Italian Pasta 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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