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Shrimp Pasta Salad with Cucumber and Dill - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Shrimp Pasta Salad with Cucumber and Dill
Servings: 4
Dinner

This Shrimp Pasta Salad with Cucumber and Dill is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Leave deli-style pasta salad behind and try this fresh version with shrimp and a bright lemon dressing.

Ingredients

  • Coarse salt and ground pepper
  • 3/4 lb. large shell pasta
  • 1 lb. large peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 1 English cucumber
  • 1/2 c. Roughly Chopped Dill
  • 2 tbsp. light mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Add shrimp, and cook just until opaque throughout, about 30 seconds. Drain, and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Drain again.
  2. Transfer pasta mixture to a bowl; toss with cucumber and dill. In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, oil, lemon juice, and Dijon; season with salt and pepper. (To store, refrigerate pasta mixture and dressing separately, up to 1 day.)
  3. Add dressing to pasta mixture, and toss to combine.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Shrimp Pasta Salad with Cucumber and Dill recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

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

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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