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Citrus Vinaigrette

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This Citrus Vinaigrette is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Frank P. Melodia Refreshing and light, this vinaigrette — flavored with a reduction of tart lemon, lime, and orange — is the ideal dressing for any summer salad or fresh veggie dish.
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Ingredients

Servings 2

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, simmer orange juice, lime juice, and lemon juice for 4 minutes or until 1/3 cup remains; pour into a bowl.

  2. Whisk in white balsamic vinegar, a minced red chile, minced shallot, chopped mint, orange and lemon zests, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and black pepper.

  3. Whisking continuously, slowly add extra-virgin olive oil until emulsified. Nutritional information is based on a 1-tablespoon serving.

Why this Citrus Vinaigrette works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Citrus Vinaigrette that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Citrus Vinaigrette recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

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

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 2 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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