Arugula, Corn, and Tomato Salad with Shaved Parmesan - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 6 cups (lightly packed) fresh arugula (about 4 ounces)
- 1 1/2 cups (lightly packed) fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1 1/2 cups corn kernels (cut from about 2 small ears)
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 2 1/2-ounce piece Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Toss first 4 ingredients in large bowl. Whisk oil and lemon juice in small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle dressing over salad; toss to coat. Divide salad among plates. Using vegetable peeler, shave curls of Parmesan atop each salad and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.
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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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