Mediterranean Salad with Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Mediterranean Salad with Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Anna Watson Carl Mondays are best with this monster Mediterranean salad.

Ingredients

2 whole-wheat pitas, cut into quarters
1/2 c. plus 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/4 c. mint leaves, plus more for garnish
1/4 c. parsley leaves
1/4 c. basil leaves
Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tbsp.)
1 tsp. sugar
kosher salt
Black pepper
2 c. roughly chopped tomatoes
2 c. roughly chopped, seeded cucumber
1 c. crumbled feta
1/2 c. pitted Kalamata olives, halved

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spread pita quarters on a baking sheet and brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt and bake for 8 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Let cool.
In a food processor, combine mint, parsley, basil, lemon juice, and sugar. Pulse until combined. With the motor running, slowly add 1/2 cup olive oil in a steady stream until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Roughly crumble pita crisps. In a shallow serving dish, arrange sections of tomato, cucumber, feta, olives, and pita. Drizzle with vinaigrette and serve immediately.(Alternately, add tomatoes, cucumber, feta, olives, and pita to a large bowl, drizzle with vinaigrette, and toss gently to combine.)

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mediterranean Salad with Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette good for PCOS?

Yes, this Mediterranean Salad with Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette 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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