Shaved Carrot and Pear Salad with Curry Vinaigrette - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pound large carrots, trimmed and peeled (about 8 carrots)
- 2 firm pears (recommended: D'Anjou)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Using a vegetable peeler cut the carrots lengthwise into thin ribbons or slices. Quarter, core, and stem the pears. Using a knife, slice into very thin strips. Place the carrot and pear slices in a large bowl with the chopped parsley.
- In a blender combine the white wine, curry powder, honey, salt, and pepper and blend to combine. With the machine running add the olive oil. Pour the dressing over the carrots and pears. Toss to combine and serve immediately.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
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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