Peach and Arugula Salad with Crispy Pancetta and Gorgonzola - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Peach and Arugula Salad with Crispy Pancetta and Gorgonzola is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (1/2-inch thick) slice pancetta, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons clover honey
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 ripe peaches, halved and pitted cut into 8 slices
- 2 ounces baby arugula
- 8 ounces gorgonzola
- 1 loaf ciabatta, cut into 1/2-inch rounds, grilled with olive oil and sprinkled with salt and pepper
- Fig preserves
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until golden brown and crispy. Remove the pancetta with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate, and reserve the oil.
- Vinaigrette: Whisk together the lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and honey in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the peaches with some of the vinaigrette add the arugula and toss to combine. Transfer the greens to a platter, top with the peach halves and sprinkle the top with the gorgonzola and crispy pancetta. Serve with toast schmeared with fig preserves and gorgonzola.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Honey.
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. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balan...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Peach and Arugula Salad with Crispy Pancetta and Gorgonzola 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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