Grilled Corn and Snap Pea Salad Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 15

Lunch

This Grilled Corn and Snap Pea Salad Recipe | Myrecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Andrew Zimmern, Minneapolis, MN You can assemble this salad the day before you plan to serve it, but toss in dressing just before serving to keep Andrew Zimmern's salad as crisp as he intended.

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds sugar snap peas, trimmed and strings removed
6 ears summer corn with husks
1 cup very thinly sliced green onions
7 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons minced fresh dill
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 serrano chile, minced

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add snap peas; cook 3 minutes. Drain and rinse snap peas under cold water.
Preheat grill to high.
Soak corn in cold water 10 minutes; shake off excess water. Grill corn 20 minutes, turning frequently. Cool corn, in husks, 10 minutes. Shuck corn; discard husks and silk.
Cut kernels from corn; place in a large bowl. Add snap peas and onions.
Combine olive oil and remaining ingredients in a medium bowl. Add to corn mixture, tossing to coat.

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 Grilled Corn and Snap Pea Salad Recipe | Myrecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Grilled Corn and Snap Pea Salad Recipe | Myrecipes 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 15 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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