Winter Citrus, Escarole, and Endive Salad Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Winter Citrus, Escarole, and Endive Salad Recipe | MyRecipes
Servings: 6
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Mary Drennen This bright, fresh salad of winter greens and sweet-tangy citrus is studded with red pomegranate arils: It's a dramatic, holiday-worthy plate and a welcome course for vegetarians.

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

  1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl. Add grapefruit, orange, and blood orange sections; toss gently.
  2. 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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