Chicken and Apple Salad with Orange-Mustard Vinaigrette Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Chicken and Apple Salad with Orange-Mustard Vinaigrette Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

1/2 cup pecan halves
3 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons grainy mustard
2 teaspoons honey
2 tablespoons minced shallot
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups chopped or sliced cooked skinless, boneless chicken, from a rotisserie bird
2 Granny Smith apples, cored and chopped or sliced
10 cup mixed salad greens

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 ºF. Spread pecans on a baking sheet and toast, shaking sheet once or twice, until nuts are fragrant, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool.
Whisk together orange juice, vinegar, mustard, honey, shallot, olive oil and salt in a large bowl until well combined. Remove 1/4 cup vinaigrette. Add chicken and apples to bowl with remaining vinaigrette and toss.
Arrange greens on four dinner plates. Drizzle with reserved 1/4 cup vinaigrette. Top with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with nuts and serve.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey, Apples.

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

Is Chicken and Apple Salad with Orange-Mustard Vinaigrette Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Chicken and Apple Salad with Orange-Mustard Vinaigrette Recipe | MyRecipes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

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

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

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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