Apple and Walnut Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Calories
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Protein
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Carbs
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Fat
Bagged, mixed salad greens are one of our test-kitchen staff's favorite shortcut ingredients. Prepare the dressing right in the jar, seal it, and pop it into the fridge — it will keep for up to 3 days. Toss with the salad right before serving.
Ingredients
- 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp. cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp. spicy brown mustard
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. Black pepper
- 1 bag mixed salad greens
- 1 green apple
- 2/3 c. chopped walnuts
- 1/2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a small jar (or a container with a lid), combine the oil, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Close the lid tightly; shake until well combined.
- Toss the salad greens with the apple, walnuts, and cheddar cheese. Drizzle the salad with dressing; toss to combine.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Nuts, Walnuts.
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. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for...
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