Rice Salad with Smoked Salmon and Cucumber - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Rice Salad with Smoked Salmon and Cucumber is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Call it sushi in salad form. The overall effect is pretty close to that of the Japanese specialty, even though the rice is arborio (short-grain, but not sushi rice), the salmon is smoked (not raw), and the spicy kick comes from horseradish (not wasabi).

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. arborio or other short-grain rice
3/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. sugar
3 tbsp. rice-wine vinegar
Grated zest of 1 lemon
2 Cucumbers
2 tbsp. sesame seeds
1 tbsp. Cooking oil
1 tbsp. drained bottled horseradish
1 1/2 tsp. Asian sesame oil
1/2 lb. thin-sliced smoked salmon
4 scallions

Instructions

Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Stir in the rice and cook until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain the rice well and transfer it to a large glass or stainless-steel bowl. Add 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, the sugar, vinegar and lemon zest and fold in with a rubber spatula. Set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, using a vegetable peeler, shave lengthwise slices from the cucumbers; discard the seeds. Put the cucumber slices in a strainer set over a medium bowl and toss them with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside for at least 10 minutes.
In a small frying pan, toast the sesame seeds over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until light brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the seeds from the pan.
Add the cooking oil, horseradish, sesame oil, and half the smoked salmon to the cooled rice and fold gently to combine. Divide the rice mixture among four plates or put it on a large platter. Top with the remaining smoked salmon. Squeeze the cucumber slices to remove any excess liquid and then put them on the salads. Sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds and the scallions.
Wine Recommendation: Chenin blancs from Washington State or Oregon are usually off dry. Their touch of sweetness helps to offset the horseradish's bite, their high acidity contrasts with the oiliness of the salmon, and their full body gives them the weight to stand up to its strong flavor.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Salmon, Sesame Seeds, Lemon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rice Salad with Smoked Salmon and Cucumber good for PCOS?

Yes, this Rice Salad with Smoked Salmon and Cucumber recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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