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

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Winter Citrus, Escarole, and Endive Salad Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

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

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Winter Citrus, Escarole, and Endive Salad Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Winter Citrus, Escarole, and Endive Salad Recipe | MyRecipes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 6 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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