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Garden Pasta Salad Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Garden Pasta Salad Recipe
Servings: 6
Lunch

This Garden Pasta Salad Recipe is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked spiral or cartwheel pasta
  • 3 cups assorted chopped fresh or frozen vegetables
  • 1 bottle (16 ounces) zesty Italian salad dressing, divided
  • 1 cup cubed cooked chicken, turkey or ham
  • 1 cup cubed cheddar, mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
  • Minced fresh parsley or basil, optional

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain but do not rinse. Return pasta to the pan; add vegetables and toss. Cover for 3-5 minutes. Vegetables will lightly steam in pasta.
  2. Place pasta in a large salad bowl. Top with three-fourths of the dressing and lightly toss. Chill several hours or overnight.
  3. If pasta is dry, add remaining dressing along with meat, cheese, olives, and parsley or basil if desired. Chill until serving.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Garden Pasta Salad Recipe 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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