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Parsley, Red Onion, and Pomegranate Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Parsley, Red Onion, and Pomegranate Salad
Servings: 6
Lunch

This Parsley, Red Onion, and Pomegranate Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Yotam Ottolenghi Yes, you can treat parsley as a salad green, as long as your bunch isn't woody. Sweet molasses and tart sumac make it vibrant.

Ingredients

  • 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground sumac
  • Kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses or 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • 4 cups (lightly packed) fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves with tender stems
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds

Instructions

  1. Toss onion, sugar, and sumac in a medium bowl; season with salt and let sit 30 minutes.
  2. Add oil, vinegar, and pomegranate molasses and toss to combine; let sit 5 minutes.
  3. Just before serving, toss in parsley and pomegranate seeds; season with salt.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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

Yes, this Parsley, Red Onion, and Pomegranate Salad 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.

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