Fig, Hazelnut, and Goat Cheese Salad Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup hazelnuts
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 qts. (4 1/2 oz.) loosely packed Little Gem* lettuces or torn pieces of romaine hearts
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
- 8 figs, preferably a mix of green and black varieties (see "6 Figs to Try," below), stems trimmed, halved (quartered if large)
- 4 ounces mild fresh goat cheese, at room temperature, crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °. Toast hazelnuts on a rimmed baking sheet until fragrant and golden beneath skins, 11 to 12 minutes. Rub in a kitchen towel to remove loose skins, then chop roughly.
- Whisk together oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add lettuces, onion, mint, and nuts and gently toss to coat. Tuck in figs and cheese.
- Figs to Try
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey, Nuts.
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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