Steak Salad with Caraway Vinaigrette and Rye Croutons - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Steak Salad with Caraway Vinaigrette and Rye Croutons
Servings: 4
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
All the flavors of a steak sandwich on rye, but in salad form.

Ingredients

  • 2 slices seeded rye bread, torn into 1/4" pieces
  • 3 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
  • 1 1/2 pounds hanger steak, center membrane removed, cut into 4 pieces
  • Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • 4 small carrots, peeled, shaved lengthwise with a vegetable peeler
  • 4 cups mustard greens, ribs removed, leaves torn into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves with tender stems

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 °. Toss bread with 2 tablespoons oil on a rimmed baking sheet and toast, tossing halfway through, until golden brown, 8 –10 minutes; set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season steak with salt and pepper and cook, turning occasionally, 8 –10 minutes for mediumrare. Transfer to a cutting board; let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
  3. Toast caraway seeds in a small dry skillet over medium heat, tossing, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Let cool.
  4. Whisk caraway, vinegar, mustard, honey, and remaining 1/4 cup oil in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Add carrots, mustard greens, parsley, and steak and toss. Serve salad topped with reserved croutons.
  5. DO AHEAD: Vinaigrette can be made 2 days ahead; cover and chill. Croutons can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.

Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...

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