Tomato-and-Shrimp Salad Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Dinner

This Tomato-and-Shrimp Salad Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Julia Dowling Rutland When the day calls for a dish that’s light and simple, try Tomato-and-Shrimp Salad. This make-ahead meal combines fresh foods from land and sea. A jalapeno pepper adds just the right amount of kick and pairs well with onio

Ingredients

1/2 sweet onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound small cooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp
4 large heirloom tomatoes, cut into wedges
5 bacon slices, cooked and chopped
Watercress or baby arugula

Instructions

Combine first 10 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring until well blended. Fold in tomatoes; cover and chill 1 hour.
Stir in bacon. Serve shrimp mixture over watercress.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.

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 benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tomato-and-Shrimp Salad Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Tomato-and-Shrimp Salad Recipe | MyRecipes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. 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 8 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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