BLT Steak Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This BLT Steak Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- One 1-pound flank steak, trimmed
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Nonstick cooking sprayc
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 6 cups romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 2 slices crisp-cooked turkey bacon, crumbled
Instructions
- Sprinkle the steak with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper. Spray a nonstick grill pan with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes. Cut the steak on an angle against the grain into 12 slices.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the oil, vinegar, mustard and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the lettuce, tomatoes and onions and toss to coat well. Transfer the salad to a platter. Top with the steak slices and sprinkle with the blue cheese and bacon. Serve immediately.
- Per Serving: 181 Cal; 20 g Protein; 9 g Tot Fat; 4 g Sat Fat; 4 g Mono Fat; 3 g Carb; 1 g Fiber; 2 g Sugar; 81 mg Calcium; 2 mg Iron; 590 mg Sodium; 37 mg Cholesterol
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Romaine Lettuce.
Romaine lettuce contains chromium, which helps maintain normal blood glucose levels by making insulin more efficient. The chromium in romaine lettuce also promotes weight loss due to its ability to help control cravings, reduce hunger, and control fat in the blood.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this BLT Steak Salad 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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