This Kale and Red Quinoa Salad with Spicy Sesame Dressing is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Cook quinoa according to package instructions. In a mixing bowl add sesame seeds, garlic, 1/4 cup cilantro, red wine vinegar, sesame oil, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper.
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In a large mixing bowl toss together kale and half of dressing. Massage kale with your hands for 2 minutes. Add onion, remaining cilantro, quinoa and more dressing if desired.
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Garnish with sesame seeds and serve.
Why this Kale and Red Quinoa Salad with Spicy Sesame Dressing works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Kale and Red Quinoa Salad with Spicy Sesame Dressing that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Kale, Sesame Seeds, Honey.
Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries. Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. 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 spi...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Kale and Red Quinoa Salad with Spicy Sesame Dressing 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.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 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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