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Grilled Cauliflower Salad with Raisin-Almond Dressing - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Grilled Cauliflower Salad with Raisin-Almond Dressing
Servings: 8
Lunch

This Grilled Cauliflower Salad with Raisin-Almond Dressing is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe By: Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson "There's a style of Italian cooking known as exotico," says Lachlan. "In Friuli it often refers to ingredients and dishes from the port of Trieste, where spices and dried fruit are popular." This exotico cauliflower,

Ingredients

  • 1 c. slivered blanched almonds
  • 1 tsp. yellow mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp. brown mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp. cumin seeds
  • 1/4 c. sugar
  • 1 c. water
  • 3 tbsp. white vinegar
  • 1 c. golden raisins
  • 1 c. dark raisins
  • 1 c. dried cranberries
  • 2 qt. Capon Poaching Liquid or chicken stock or low-sodium broth
  • 3 cauliflower
  • 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp. minced chives
  • 1 tbsp. coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the slivered almonds in a pie plate. Toast the almonds in the oven for about 4 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  2. In a medium saucepan, toast the yellow and brown mustard seeds with the cumin seeds over high heat, shaking the pan frequently, until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Add the sugar, water and white vinegar and cook, stirring often, until the sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Stir in the raisins and cranberries, cover and remove from the heat. Let the dressing stand for 2 hours.
  3. Light a grill. In a large pot, bring the Capon Poaching Liquid to a simmer over moderate heat. Add the cauliflower florets, reduce the heat to moderately low and simmer until just tender, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cauliflower florets to a large baking sheet and let cool slightly. Toss the florets with olive oil and season with salt.
  4. Grill the cauliflower over moderately high heat, stem ends up, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until well browned. Turn and grill the cauliflower for 2 minutes longer, or until tender; transfer the cauliflower to a platter. Stir the toasted almonds, chives, parsley and the 1/4 cup of olive oil into the raisin dressing and season with salt. Spoon the raisin dressing over the grilled cauliflower florets and serve.
  5. Make Ahead: The poached cauliflower and raisin dressing can be prepared through Step 3 and refrigerated overnight; keep the toasted almonds at room temperature. Let the cauliflower and raisin dressing return to room temperature before finishing the dish.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Grilled Cauliflower Salad with Raisin-Almond Dressing 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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