Spinach and Edamame Salad with Basil and Asian Dressing - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Asian fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh lemongrass (tender inner bulb only)
- 1 teaspoon sambal oelek
- 1 Thai chile, minced
- 1 medium garlic clove, minced
- 2 cups frozen shelled edamame (12 ounces)
- 10 radishes, thinly sliced
- 10 ounces baby spinach
- 1/2 cup torn basil leaves
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk the fish sauce with the vinegar, sugar, lime zest, lime juice, oil, lemongrass, sambal, chile and garlic. Let the dressing stand at room temperature for 2 hours.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan of salted boiling water, blanch the edamame until crisp-tender, 2 minutes. Drain and cool under running water, then spread on a plate and blot dry.
- In a large bowl, combine the edamame with the radishes, spinach and basil. Add the dressing and toss well. Serve right away.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Spinach, Basil.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and an...
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