Kale and Apple Salad with Pancetta and Candied Pecans - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 12

Lunch

This Kale and Apple Salad with Pancetta and Candied Pecans is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Kale is a marvelous green for salads because it's hearty enough to handle hefty ingredients like nuts and meat, plus it doesn't wilt as it sits on the table. When chef Ryan Hardy makes this kale salad for Thanksgiving dinner at Montagna at the Little Nell

Ingredients

2 cube pecans
1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
kosher salt
1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
6 oz. thickly sliced pancetta
1/4 c. white wine vinegar
2 tbsp. caper brine (from a jar of capers)
3 tbsp. pure maple syrup
Freshly ground black pepper
2 Granny Smith apples
1 head large radicchio
1 oz. bunch kale
3 snipped chives
1 tbsp. chopped tarragon
2 oz. shaved Pecorino

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, cover the pecans with water. Transfer to a sieve and shake out the water. In another bowl, whisk the confectioners' sugar, cayenne, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt. Add the pecans and toss. Transfer to a sieve and shake off the excess coating. Arrange the pecans on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the sugar is lightly caramelized and the pecans are golden.
In a skillet, heat the oil with the pancetta and cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until the pancetta is browned, 6 minutes. Strain the pan drippings into a large bowl; whisk in the vinegar, caper brine, and maple syrup and season the dressing with salt and black pepper. Add the apples, radicchio, kale, chives, tarragon, and pecorino and toss. Mound the salad on plates, garnish with the pecans and pancetta, and serve.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Kale, Apples.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kale and Apple Salad with Pancetta and Candied Pecans good for PCOS?

Yes, this Kale and Apple Salad with Pancetta and Candied Pecans 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 12 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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