Kohlrabi Caesar Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Kohlrabi Caesar Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

This is made with house-pickled herring at Oberlin, but smoked trout is equally delicious as an anchovy alt. If you can’t get kohlrabi, try this same scenario on romaine. This recipe is from Oberlin, one of Bon Appétit's Hot 10, America's Best New Restau

Ingredients

4 ounces smoked trout, broken into bite-size pieces
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup finely chopped mixed tender herbs (such as parsley, chives, and/or fennel fronds), divided
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil; plus more for drizzling
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
4 slices (1/4-inch-thick) country-style bread
1 large egg yolk
1 garlic clove, finely grated
1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 pounds kohlrabies (about 5 medium), peeled, halved lengthwise, very thinly sliced
Shaved Parmesan (for serving)

Instructions

Gently toss smoked trout, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, 1/4 cup mixed herbs, and 1/4 cup olive oil in a large bowl to combine; season with salt and black pepper. Let sit at room temperature 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 °F. Drizzle both sides of bread with olive oil; season with salt. Toast on a rimmed baking sheet until golden brown and crisp, 8 –10 minutes. Let cool, then crumble into small pieces. Set croutons aside.
Whisk egg yolk, garlic, and 1 tsp. lemon juice in a medium bowl to combine. Whisking constantly, gradually add vegetable oil and 2 Tbsp. olive oil, drop by drop at first, then in a steady drizzle; whisk until aioli is thickened and emulsified. Stir in 1 tsp. water to loosen sauce; season with salt.
Add kohlrabies and remaining 1 Tbsp. lemon juice to bowl with smoked trout mixture. Season with salt and pepper, drizzle with olive oil, and gently toss to combine.
Spread aioli on a large plate and top with kohlrabi salad, shaved Parmesan, reserved croutons, and remaining 1/4 cup mixed herbs.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kohlrabi Caesar Salad good for PCOS?

Yes, this Kohlrabi Caesar Salad 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 4 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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