Italian Kale Caesar Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 garlic clove, smashed, peeled, and trimmed
- 3 anchovy fillets, packed in oil, drained
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon colatura (Italian fish sauce; optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/2 cup freshly grated grana padano cheese
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 ounces country bread, crusts removed, bread torn into small pieces
- Two (5-ounce) containers baby kale
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 °F. Pulse egg yolk, garlic, anchovies, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, oregano, colatura (if using), and cayenne in a food processor or blender until smooth. Combine canola oil and 1/2 cup olive oil in a measuring cup with spout. With the motor running, add blended oil in a very thin stream; purée until a creamy emulsion forms. Add cheese and pulse to combine. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
- Toss bread with remaining 2 Tbsp. olive oil and spread on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, tossing once or twice, until crisp and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Combine kale and croutons in a large bowl. Add 1/2 cup dressing and toss to combine.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Kale, Lemon.
Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries. 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 f...
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