Chicken and White Bean Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Chicken and White Bean Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

This vibrant salad is quick to toss together and travels well, which makes it ideal for summer picnics and potlucks.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons country Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons honey
2 tablespoons minced shallot
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 (15.5-oz.) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 (6-oz.) bag microwave steam-in-bag snow peas, steamed according to package directions and sliced into 1-inch pieces
3 cups shredded purple cabbage
2 oranges, sectioned
6 tablespoons roasted sliced almonds with salt

Instructions

Whisk together orange juice, vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, shallot, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; slowly whisk in olive oil.
Add the chicken, cannellini beans, snow peas, purple cabbage, and oranges to the bowl. Toss the salad in the dressing until all the ingredients are thoroughly coated. Divide salad among 6 plates, and top each plate with 1 Tbsp. sliced almonds.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chicken and White Bean Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Chicken and White Bean Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette Recipe | MyRecipes 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 6 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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