Endive, Apple, and Celery Salad with Smoked Almonds and Cheddar - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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
- Combine 1 Tbsp. vinegar and 3 cups cold water in a medium bowl. Add apple slices and let soak.
- Meanwhile, whisk mustard, kosher salt, and remaining 1/4 cup vinegar in a medium bowl, then whisk in oil in a slow, steady stream.
- Drain and pat apple slices dry. Combine apple slices, endives, celery stalks, cheese, and half of the almonds in a large bowl.
- 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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