Marinated Kale Salad Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Marinated Kale Salad Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Kenji's genius method here is to massage the hearty kale with olive oil and a little salt and then let it stand for up to an hour to soften and make it tender yet crisp.

Ingredients

1 pound Tuscan or curly kale, stemmed and coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 teaspoon ground sumac (optional)
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (14-ounce) can unsalted chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Massage kale with olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl, coating all surfaces, about 2 minutes. Let stand at room temperature at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour.
Rinse onion in a sieve under warm water for 2 minutes. Drain well. Combine onion, sumac (if desired), and sesame seeds in a small bowl. Combine juice, mustard, and garlic in a small bowl.
Add juice mixture and chickpeas to softened kale; toss well. Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Top with onion mixture.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Kale, Sesame Seeds, Lemon.

Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries. Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. 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 benefi...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marinated Kale Salad Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Marinated Kale Salad 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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