Greek Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Greek Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine Lettuce, Chopped
- 4 whole Ripe Tomatoes, Cut Into Six Wedges Each, Then Each Wedge Cut In Half
- 1 whole (large) Cucumber, Peeled, Cut Into Fourths Lengthwise, And Diced Into Large Chunks
- 1/2 whole Red Onion, Sliced Very Thin
- 30 whole Pitted Kalamata Olives, Cut In Half Lengthwise
- 6 ounces, weight Crumbled Feta Cheese
- Fresh Parsley, Roughly Chopped
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sugar (more To Taste)
- 1 clove Garlic, Minced
- 6 whole Kalamata Olives (extra), Chopped Fine
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1 whole Lemon, For Squeezing
Instructions
- Add chopped lettuce, tomato wedges, cucumber chunks, onion slices, halved Kalamata olives, half the feta, and parsley to a large bowl.
- Combine olive oil, vinegar, sugar, garlic, salt, pepper, and chopped olives in a bowl. Whisk together until combined. Taste and adjust seasonings (I almost always add a little sugar.)
- Pour dressing over salad ingredients, then add salt and pepper. Toss with tongs or clean hands. Just before serving, top with additional feta and squeeze a little lemon juice over the top.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Romaine Lettuce, Lemon.
Romaine lettuce contains chromium, which helps maintain normal blood glucose levels by making insulin more efficient. The chromium in romaine lettuce also promotes weight loss due to its ability to help control cravings, reduce hunger, and control fat in the blood. 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 ot...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Greek Salad 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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