Grilled Greens and Cherry Tomato Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Grilled Greens and Cherry Tomato Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

This selection of grilled bitter greens and colorful cherry tomatoes can be served as a satisfying meatless entrée or as a flavorful accompaniment to any grilled meat, poultry, or seafood.

Ingredients

1 c. balsamic vinegar
1 small bunch chives
3 small sprigs fresh basil
3 small sprigs fresh thyme
2 clove garlic
4 head frisee (chicory)
4 small heads radicchio
4 head Belgian endive
1 pt. red cherry tomatoes
1 pt. yellow cherry tomatoes
1 c. olive oil

Instructions

Arrange frisee, radicchio, endive, and cherry tomatoes in 13- by 9-inch baking dish. When vinegar is cool, in small bowl, gradually whisk vinegar into oil; drizzle mixture over greens and tomatoes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour.
Heat indoor or outdoor grill to medium-hot. Drain greens and tomatoes in colander placed over bowl and reserve vinegar marinade in bowl.
Grill greens 3 to 5 minutes, turning until slightly charred. Meanwhile, thread cherry tomato halves onto thin metal or soaked bamboo skewers.
With tongs, remove greens from grill and divide among 4 dinner plates. Grill tomatoes, turning frequently, until edges just start to brown. Remove tomatoes from skewers and divide onto greens. Drizzle reserved marinade over salads and sprinkle each with some of reserved chopped chives.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grilled Greens and Cherry Tomato Salad good for PCOS?

Yes, this Grilled Greens and Cherry Tomato Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. 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 4 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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