Chicory Salad with Pickled Quince and Pomegranate - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 10

Dinner

This Chicory Salad with Pickled Quince and Pomegranate is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

Eight 1/4-inch slices of peeled fresh ginger
3 whole cloves
1 small star anise pod
1 bay leaf
2 quinces—peeled, halved, cored and sliced 1/2 inch thick; peels and cores reserved
1 cup white wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups water
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup hazelnuts
1 medium shallot, minced (1/4 cup)
1/3 cup Moscato vinegar (see Note)
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon hazelnut oil
Freshly ground pepper
1 3/4 pounds mixed chicories, such as endives, radicchio and escarole hearts, torn into bite-size pieces (16 cups)
1 cup pomegranate seeds (from 1 large pomegranate)
2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 °. Tie the ginger, cloves, star anise, bay leaf and the reserved quince peels and cores in a cheesecloth bundle. In a large saucepan, combine the white wine vinegar with the water and sugar and add the cheesecloth bundle; bring to a boil. Add the quince slices and simmer, partially covered, until tender, about 1 hour. Let cool completely. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the quince slices to a plate and refrigerate until chilled.
Meanwhile, spread the hazelnuts in a pie plate and toast until the skins blister, about 14 minutes. Rub the hazelnuts together in a clean kitchen towel to remove the skins. Coarsely chop the hazelnuts.
In a bowl, combine the shallot with the Moscato vinegar and red wine vinegar; let stand for 15 minutes. Whisk in the olive and hazelnut oils. Season with salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, toss the chicories with the pomegranate seeds, toasted hazelnuts and pickled quince slices. Add half of the vinaigrette and toss well. Drizzle the pomegranate molasses over the salad, season with salt and pepper and toss again. Serve right away, passing the remaining vinaigrette at the table.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chicory Salad with Pickled Quince and Pomegranate good for PCOS?

Yes, this Chicory Salad with Pickled Quince and Pomegranate recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. 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 10 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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