Southwestern Chopped Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Southwestern Chopped Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Anna Watson Carl Everything you love in a burrito bowl, only without the rice.

Ingredients

3/4 c. cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish
1 clove garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lime
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil
kosher salt
Black pepper
2 hearts romaine lettuce, chopped (about 7 cups)
2 ears of corn, kernels removed (2 1/4 cups)
1 15-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 c. sliced grape tomatoes
1 avocado, diced
1/2 c. diced red onion

Instructions

In a food processor, combine cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and sugar and pulse until combined. With the motor running, add olive oil in a slow, steady stream until mixture is smooth and season with salt and pepper.
Place lettuce in a large bowl and toss with half the cilantro vinaigrette. In a separate bowl, combine corn, black beans, tomatoes, avocado, and red onion. Toss with remaining vinaigrette and pour mixture on top of lettuce. Serve immediately.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Romaine lettuce contains chromium, which helps maintain normal blood glucose levels by making insulin more efficient. The chromium in romaine lettuce also promotes weight loss due to its ability to help control cravings, reduce hunger, and control fat in the blood.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Southwestern Chopped Salad good for PCOS?

Yes, this Southwestern Chopped Salad 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 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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