Summer Melon Salad Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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Put to good use all of the in-season melon at hand this time of year with a delicious, savory and sweet salad. Use a small scoop or melon baller to form perfectly formed individual melon spheres.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Dash of crushed red pepper
- 2/3 cup honeydew melon balls
- 2/3 cup watermelon balls
- 2/3 cup cantaloupe balls
- 1 cherry radish, cut into thin slices
- 2 center-cut bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
- 12 small fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Spread yogurt in a circle on a large serving plate.
- Combine parsley, vinegar, oil, honey, lime juice, 1/8 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and red pepper in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add all melon balls and radish to bowl; toss gently.
- Using a slotted spoon, mound melon mixture on top of yogurt (reserve vinegar mixture). Sprinkle evenly with bacon and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons reserved vinegar mixture; discard remaining vinegar mixture. Sprinkle evenly with basil leaves.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey, Basil.
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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