Pasta Salad with Tomatoes, Zucchini, and Feta - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Pasta Salad with Tomatoes, Zucchini, and Feta is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 12 ounces, weight Farfalle (bowtie) Pasta
- 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 whole Lemons (more To Taste)
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 2 whole Zucchini, Cut Into Small Wedges Or Diced
- 10 ounces, weight Grape Tomatoes, Halved Lengthwise
- 1/3 cup Minced Fresh Parsley
- 6 ounces, weight Crumbled Feta Cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta until done. Drain and rinse in cold water until completely cool. Add olive oil and lemon juice, then add salt and pepper to taste (do not undersalt). Toss to combine. Add zucchini, tomatoes, parsley, and feta, and toss to combine. Add more of what you think it needs; I like to go heavy on the feta! Squeeze in a little more lemon juice/drizzle more olive oil if it needs more moisture.
- Cover in plastic wrap for at least a couple of hours. Pasta is best when chilled for a few hours before serving.
- *Note: Add grilled shrimp, grilled chicken, or grilled flank steak if you need a little protein.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Pasta Salad with Tomatoes, Zucchini, and Feta 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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