Chineasy Cucumber Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Chineasy Cucumber Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Chinkiang vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sichuan chili oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon turbinado sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 3 Persian or Kirby cucumbers or 1 English cucumber
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons roasted unsalted peanuts, crushed
- 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Whisk together the vinegar, chili oil, sesame oil, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl until the sugar dissolves. Set the dressing aside.
- Halve the cucumbers lengthwise. (If using English cucumbers, remove the seeds with a small spoon and discard.) Set them cut-side down on a cutting board and lightly smash them: Give them a couple angry thwaps with the side of a cleaver (or a large chef’s knife) until the cucumbers crack in a few places. (For less drama, just press down on them with the side of the knife.) Cut the abused cucumbers crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick half-moons.
- Toss the cucumbers in the dressing, portion them out onto plates, and top each serving with sesame seeds, peanuts, and cilantro.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Sesame Seeds, Nuts.
Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Chineasy Cucumber 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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