Lunch: Sesame Watercress Salad

Recipe by Carrie Purcell Fragrant, savory sesame is a beautiful complement to the crisp, peppery watercress in this salad.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Sesame Seeds, Nuts

Health benefits of Sesame Watercress Salad

Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

Ingredients

3 bunch watercress
3 stalk celery
1/2 c. coarsely chopped roasted salted peanuts
2 tbsp. toasted sesame oil
2 tbsp. seasoned rice wine vinegar
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. chili-garlic sauce
3 tbsp. sesame seeds

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine watercress, celery, and peanuts. In a small bowl, whisk sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, and chili-garlic sauce to combine. Toss greens with dressing to coat. Divide dressed salad among plates and sprinkle with sesame seeds.