Spicy Pasta Salad with Smoked Gouda, Tomatoes, and Basil - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Spicy Pasta Salad with Smoked Gouda, Tomatoes, and Basil
Servings: 8
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces, weight Mostaccioli
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Whole Milk
  • 2 teaspoons Adobo Sauce From Chipotle Peppers (or One Minced Chipotle Pepper)
  • 2 Tablespoons White Vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • Ground Black Pepper To Taste
  • 10 ounces, weight Grape Or Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
  • 1/2 pound Smoked Gouda Cheese, Cut Into Small Cubes
  • 24 whole Basil Leaves (chiffonade)

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta until done. Drain and rinse in cold water until no longer hot. Set aside.
  2. Mix mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, salt, pepper, and adobo in a small bowl.
  3. In a large bowl, stir together pasta, dressing, halved tomatoes, and cubed Gouda. Taste for seasonings, adding more salt and pepper if needed, and even an extra teaspoons or two of vinegar if necessary. Stir in basil at the end. Refrigerate for a couple of hours before serving.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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