Spinach Salad with Oranges and Warm Goat Cheese - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 small navel oranges
- 6 oz fresh mild goat cheese (preferably in log form)
- 1/3 cup pecans (1 1/2 oz), finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard
- 1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Pinch of sugar
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb spinach, trimmed
- 1 small red onion, sliced into thin rings
Instructions
- Cut peel and white pith from oranges with a sharp small knife. Working over a sieve set over a bowl, cut orange sections free from membranes, letting sections drop into sieve.
- Cut goat cheese into fourths and pat each portion between your hands to form a disk. Pat pecans all over each disk to coat. Bake on a small baking sheet in middle of oven until heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Measure out 1 tablespoon orange juice from bowl and whisk together with mustard, vinegar, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Add oil and whisk until blended.
- Add spinach, onion, and orange sections to dressing and toss well. Season with pepper. Divide among 4 salad plates and carefully transfer 1 goat-cheese disk to each salad.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach.
Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being.
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