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Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe | MyRecipes
Servings: 8
Lunch

This Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil make up this fresh Caprese Pasta Salad.

Ingredients

  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 recipe Basic Vinaigrette
  • 1 large shallot, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved (about 1 lb.)
  • 1/3 cup pitted, chopped kalamata olives
  • 1 pound short pasta such as cavatappi or penne
  • 1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves or baby arugula
  • 1 pound mozzarella balls, quartered if large or halved if small
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan

Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Mix vinaigrette in a large bowl. Whisk in shallot, garlic, tomatoes and olives. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente, about 10 minutes, or as package label directs. Drain pasta and immediately add to bowl with tomato mixture. Toss gently.
  3. Add basil, mozzarella and Parmesan to bowl with pasta mixture and lightly toss again. Season salad with salt and pepper and serve right away, or cover and refrigerate to serve cold.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe | MyRecipes 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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