Caesar Salad with Sourdough Croutons - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by Lora Zarubin
To make the sourdough croutons, toss 3 1/2 cups 1-inch cubes crustless sourdough bread with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Spread the bread cubes on a heavy-duty rimmed baking sheet and bake at 400 °F for 20 to 25 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 anchovy fillets, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 11/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 2 large hearts of romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (about 12 cups)
- 1 1/2 cups sourdough croutons
- Chopped fresh Italian parsley
Instructions
- Whisk first 6 ingredients in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil, then 1/2 cup cheese.
- Toss lettuce, croutons, 1/4 cup cheese, and dressing in bowl. Sprinkle with parsley and season to taste with pepper.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Romaine Lettuce, Lemon.
Romaine lettuce contains chromium, which helps maintain normal blood glucose levels by making insulin more efficient. The chromium in romaine lettuce also promotes weight loss due to its ability to help control cravings, reduce hunger, and control fat in the blood. 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 ot...
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