Sugar Snap Pea Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Sugar Snap Pea Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 small shallots, minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar*
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 2 heads Bibb lettuce, washed, spun dry, and torn into bite-size pieces
- *available at specialty foods shops and some supermarkets.
Instructions
- In a large bowl whisk together shallots, vinegar, oil, and salt and pepper to taste.(Vinaigrette may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.)
- In a large saucepan of boiling salted water cook snap peas until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain snap peas in a colander and transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain snap peas well.(Snap peas may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.)
- Add snap peas to vinaigrette with basil and parsley, tossing to combine well. Line a platter or salad bowl with lettuce and mound with salad.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.
Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Sugar Snap Pea Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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