Spinach Salad with Smoked Chicken, Apple, Walnuts, and Bacon - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3/4 c. walnuts
- 1/4 lb. sliced bacon
- 2 tbsp. red-wine vinegar
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper
- 1/3 c. Cooking oil
- .67 lb. smoked and sliced boneless chicken breast
- 1 lb. spinach
- 1 small red onion
- 1 tart apple
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350F°. Toast the walnuts until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Let cool.
- In a large frying pan, cook the bacon until it is crisp. Drain the bacon on paper towels and then crumble it.
- In a small glass or stainless-steel bowl, whisk the vinegar with the mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk in the oil.
- In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the dressing with the chicken. Let sit for about 5 minutes so that the chicken absorbs the dressing. Add the walnuts, bacon, spinach, onion, apple, and the remaining dressing and toss.
- Menu Suggestions: Hot garlic bread, served either plain or with a little Parmesan cheese, goes well with all the flavors here.
- Wine recommendation: This substantial fall salad, with its hearty flavors, will taste great with a Beaujolais or, for something off the beaten path, a fruity Pinotage from South Africa. In either case, chill the bottle for 15 minutes or so before serving.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast, Spinach, Nuts, Walnuts.
Skinless chicken breast, often heralded for its lean nutritional profile, is undeniably a powerhouse when it comes to protein content. With an impressive 21 grams of protein packed into every 100 grams of the breast, it emerges as a preferred choice for those conscious about their protein intake. Delving deeper into the nutritional matrix of chicken, one can't overlook the copious amounts of vitamin B6 it houses. This particular vitamin plays an indispensable role in our body, especially when di...
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