Couscous Salad With Feta and Mint - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Couscous Salad With Feta and Mint is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Frank P. Melodia Couscous salad with feta cheese and refreshing mint is typically Mediterranean, but the addition of spicy chile sauce adds a North African flair to this healthy dish.

Ingredients

1 c. tomato or plain couscous
3 tbsp. olive oil
2 tsp. hot red chile sauce (like Sriracha or harissa)
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. coriander
2 clove garlic
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 c. boiling water
1 1/2 c. halved mixed cherry tomatoes
2 mini seedless cucumbers
1/2 c. fresh mint leaves
3 scallions
1 small lemon
1 can chickpeas
1 c. crumbled feta cheese
1 bunch watercress
Kalamata olives

Instructions

In a bowl, combine couscous, 1 teaspoon of the oil, chile sauce, cumin, coriander, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt; whisk until couscous is evenly coated. Pour boiling water over mixture and cover with plastic wrap. Let stand 5 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and cool.
Put tomatoes and cucumbers in a large bowl. Coarsely chop mint; add to bowl, along with scallions, lemon zest, and chickpeas.
Add cooled couscous to tomato mixture, along with remaining oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice (or to taste), and remaining salt; gently toss to combine. Fold in feta cheese. Serve with watercress. Garnish with kalamata olives.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Couscous Salad With Feta and Mint good for PCOS?

Yes, this Couscous Salad With Feta and Mint 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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