Winter Citrus, Escarole, and Endive Salad Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 6 cups torn escarole
- 2 cups thinly sliced Belgian endive (about 2 heads)
- 1 cup thinly sliced radicchio
- 1 cup pink grapefruit sections
- 1 cup navel orange sections
- 3/4 cup blood orange sections
- 1/4 cup minced shallots
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
- 2 tablespoons pistachios, toasted
Instructions
- Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl. Add grapefruit, orange, and blood orange sections; toss gently.
- Combine the shallots and next 6 ingredients (through pepper) in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Drizzle dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Divide salad evenly among 6 plates. Divide the pomegranate arils and toasted pistachios evenly among servings.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey, Grapefruit.
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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