Endive, Apple, and Celery Salad with Smoked Almonds and Cheddar - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Endive, Apple, and Celery Salad with Smoked Almonds and Cheddar
Servings: 8
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Mindy Fox A mix of sweet, smoky, and pleasingly bitter notes gives this crisp, bright salad a modern flair.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon Champagne or white wine vinegar
  • 2 Honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons whole-grain Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 medium endives (about 1 3/4 pounds), cut on the bias into 1/2"-thick slices, cores thinly sliced
  • 1 head of celery, leaves removed and reserved, stalks very thinly sliced on the bias
  • 1/2 pound aged sharp cheddar, shaved on the slicing blade of a box grater
  • 3/4 cup coarsely chopped salted, smoked almonds, divided
  • Flaky sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup (1") chives

Instructions

  1. Combine 1 Tbsp. vinegar and 3 cups cold water in a medium bowl. Add apple slices and let soak.
  2. Meanwhile, whisk mustard, kosher salt, and remaining 1/4 cup vinegar in a medium bowl, then whisk in oil in a slow, steady stream.
  3. Drain and pat apple slices dry. Combine apple slices, endives, celery stalks, cheese, and half of the almonds in a large bowl.
  4. Drizzle dressing over salad. Gently toss until salad is evenly dressed, then season with sea salt and pepper. Top with chives, celery leaves, and remaining almonds.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey, Apples.

Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...

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