Spinach Salad with Citrus and Roasted Beets Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Spinach Salad with Citrus and Roasted Beets Recipe | MyRecipes
Servings: 8
Lunch

This Spinach Salad with Citrus and Roasted Beets Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Curly leaf spinach has great texture and flavor and holds this mustardy dressing well. For additional color, feel free to use a variety of different colored beets. You can also swap blood oranges for the tangerines.

Ingredients

  • 12 small beets
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 3 tangerines
  • 1 large red grapefruit
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 3/4 pound (12 cups) curly leaf spinach, stemmed and torn into bite-size pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 °. Put the beets in a medium baking dish. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and rub to coat the beets. Cover with foil and bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, until the beets are tender. When the beets are cool enough to handle, peel and quarter them.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, cover the onion slices with the vinegar. Add a large pinch of salt and mix well. Let stand for about 1 hour.
  3. Using a sharp knife, peel the tangerines and grapefruit, removing all of the bitter white pith. Working over a bowl, cut in between the membranes to release the sections.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk the mustard with 3 tablespoons of the vinegar from the onion slices. Whisk in the 1/4 cup of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Put the spinach in a large bowl. Drain the onion slices and add to the spinach along with the tangerine, grapefruit and beets. Drizzle the mustard dressing over the salad and toss well. Serve right away.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach, Grapefruit.

Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being. Grapefruits are rich in...

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Yes, this Spinach Salad with Citrus and Roasted Beets Recipe | MyRecipes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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