Shaved Zucchini Salad with Macadamia Nuts - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds mixed zucchini and summer squash, thinly sliced
- 2 cups baby sorrel leaves or other small greens
- 3 tablespoons unsalted, roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 1/2 ounce Parmesan, finely grated
- 1/3 cup unsalted, roasted macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Whisk lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, mustard, honey, and soy sauce in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Add zucchini and squash, sorrel, and pumpkin seeds and toss to combine. Serve salad topped with Parmesan, macadamia nuts, and more pepper.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Honey, Nuts.
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. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balan...
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