Watercress, Avocado, and Walnut Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Watercress, Avocado, and Walnut Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

At Pizzeria Mozza, Joe Marcos makes this lemony salad with agretti, a naturally salty Adriatic green sold at L.A. farmers' markets. Watercress is delicious, too.

Ingredients

2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 medium shallot
3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 c. walnut halves
2 firm, ripe Hass avocados
2 bunches watercress

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 °. In a large bowl, combine the lemon juice and minced shallot and let stand for 10 minutes. Gradually whisk in the olive oil and season the dressing with salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, spread the walnut halves in a pie plate and toast in the oven until golden brown and fragrant, about 6 minutes. Let the walnuts cool, transfer to a work surface, and coarsely chop them.
Lightly season the avocado wedges with salt. Add the avocado, chopped toasted walnuts, and watercress to the dressing and toss well. Season the salad with salt and pepper and serve right away.

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

Is Watercress, Avocado, and Walnut Salad good for PCOS?

Yes, this Watercress, Avocado, and Walnut Salad 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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