Tomato, Corn, and Barley Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by Frank P. Melodia
Serve this fresh corn and tomato salad as an antidote to heavy barbecue main dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 c. water
- 1/2 c. pearl barley
- 3 ear corn
- 2 large tomatoes
- 2 mini seedless cucumbers
- 1/4 c. snipped fresh chives
- 1/4 c. Crème fraîche
- 1 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in barley, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 30 minutes, until most of the water has been absorbed and the barley is firm-tender. Transfer to a bowl; cool.
- Meanwhile, brush corn with oil and grill over medium heat until lightly browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove kernels with a sharp knife (there should be 2 cups).
- Add corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, and chives to barley. Mix crème fraîche, vinegar, and salt in a small cup, then add to salad and gently toss to dress. Season with freshly ground pepper to taste.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Barley.
Barley is about the best grain a woman with PCOS can eat. It is low in calories and has the lowest GI of all grains. Low-GI grains such as barley take much longer to digest and create a slow, steady rise in blood glucose and insulin levels. As mentioned before on Fertility Chef, low-GI foods reduce cravings. If possible, try and find hulled barley as it is the most nutrient dense of all types of barley.
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