Quinoa Salad with Beets, Blue Cheese, and Nutty Herb Vinaigrette - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Quinoa Salad with Beets, Blue Cheese, and Nutty Herb Vinaigrette
Servings: 4
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Maria del Mar Sacasa This is one of those ingredient combinations that, like the Little Black Dress, always seems to be in style, and it's no wonder: earthy, sweet beets, sharp and creamy blue cheese, and bitter greens simply go together beauti

Ingredients

  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/3 cup (1 1/2 ounces/45 grams) walnuts, toasted
  • 1 cup (2 ounces/60 grams) watercress with stems
  • 2 tablepoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Finely grated zest of 1 orange
  • 6 tablepoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Finely chop the garlic. Add the walnuts to the cutting board on top of the garlic and chop them finely. Transfer the garlic-walnut mixture to a medium bowl. Finely chop the watercress and add it to the bowl. Add the vinegar, mustard, and orange zest and whisk to combine. While whisking, drizzle in the olive oil. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Walnuts.

Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are an excellent addition to the diet for managing PCOS symptoms. These nutrient-dense nuts are packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But what makes walnuts particularly beneficial for indiv...

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