Spinach-and-Romaine Salad with Cucumbers, Radishes, and Creamy Mint Dressing (Janie's Spinach Salad) Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

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This Spinach-and-Romaine Salad with Cucumbers, Radishes, and Creamy Mint Dressing (Janie's Spinach Salad) Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

With it's rather lengthy title, Janie's Spinach Salad is a mouthful... of goodness! Cucumbers, radishes, and creamy mint dressing toss for a perfectly light, spring salad.

Ingredients

1 (5-oz.) pkg. baby spinach
2 romaine lettuce hearts, chopped
2 cucumbers, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup thinly sliced radishes
1 small shallot, minced
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup sour cream
1 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint, plus leaves for garnish
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

Toss together spinach, romaine, cucumbers, and radishes in a large bowl.
Stir together shallot, vinegar, and lemon juice in a medium bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in sour cream, and gradually whisk in half-and-half. Stir in chopped mint, salt, and black pepper.
Top spinach mixture with feta cheese; garnish with mint leaves, and serve with dressing.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Romaine Lettuce, Lemon, Spinach.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spinach-and-Romaine Salad with Cucumbers, Radishes, and Creamy Mint Dressing (Janie's Spinach Salad) Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Spinach-and-Romaine Salad with Cucumbers, Radishes, and Creamy Mint Dressing (Janie's Spinach 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 6 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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