Salad Mix - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Salad Mix is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 12 calories, 0.75g protein, and 2.7g carbs per serving. Ready in 11 minutes. High in fiber (1.3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 5 cups shredded or chopped lettuce
- 2 cups chopped red cabbage
- 9 medium radishes
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
- 1 small head romaine
Instructions
- Wash iceberg and romaine, dry with paper towels. Wash and chop red cabbage, radishes and scallions.
- Place in large covered container.
- Store in refrigerator.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Salad Mix can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Salad Mix recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 12 calories per serving with 0.75g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1.3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 11 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 1 minutes. It makes 14 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 12 calories, 0.75g protein (25%), 2.7g carbs, 0.12g fat. Plus 1.3g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Side Dish. At 12 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Side Dish. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 14 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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