Shaved Squash Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Shaved Squash Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 bunch green onions
- 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 c. rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp. honey (preferably Louisiana)
- 1 lb. yellow summer squash
- 1 pt. grape tomatoes
- 1 can black-eyed peas
- 6 c. arugula
- 1 c. good-quality ricotta cheese
- coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Heat large grill pan on high. Toss green onions with 1 teaspoon oil. Grill 5 to 6 minutes or until very tender and starting to char, turning occasionally. Transfer to cutting board and thinly slice.
- In medium bowl, whisk vinegar, mustard, and honey; stir in green onions, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. While whisking, drizzle in remaining 1/2 cup oil; set aside.
- With mandolin, vegetable peeler or sharp chef's knife, very thinly slice squash into ribbons. In large bowl, toss squash with tomatoes, peas, and half of vinaigrette until well-coated. Taste and add more vinaigrette, if desired.
- Divide arugula among 6 serving plates; top with squash mixture and large dollop of ricotta. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with coarse salt and black pepper, if desired.
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
Yes, this Shaved Squash 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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