Citrus-Kale Salad Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Citrus-Kale Salad Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Julie Grimes Use your favorite citrus for this refreshing salad. We love the colorful mix and flavor combination of two navel oranges, one blood orange, and Ruby Red grapefruit. No matter what fruit you choose, buy an extra navel orange to juic

Ingredients

3 large oranges
2 Ruby Red grapefruit
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 (5-oz.) package baby kale
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 (3-oz.) goat cheese log or feta, crumbled

Instructions

Peel oranges and grapefruit; cut away bitter white pith. Cut each orange into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Holding 1 peeled grapefruit in the palm of your hand, slice between membranes, and gently remove whole segments. Repeat with remaining grapefruit.
Whisk together orange juice and next 6 ingredients. Add oil in a slow steady stream, whisking constantly until smooth. Toss together kale, onion, and 1/2 cup dressing in a large bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Top salad with citrus, and sprinkle with cheese. Serve with remaining dressing.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries. 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 leve...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus-Kale Salad Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Citrus-Kale 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 8 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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