Romaine Salad with Edamame and Creamy Horned Melon Dressing Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Protein
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Recipe by Joy E. Zacharia, RD
The subtle cucumber-flavored horned melon lends flavor and creaminess to the simple dressing. Make the dressing a day ahead, and then assemble the salad just before mealtime.
Ingredients
- 1 horned melon, halved lengthwise
- 1/3 cup nonfat buttermilk
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- To prepare dressing, squeeze horned melon into a fine mesh strainer over a bowl; press with the back of a spoon to extract juice. Discard seeds. Add buttermilk and next 4 ingredients (through pepper) to bowl; stir with a whisk. Cover and chill.
- Cook edamame according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
- Combine edamame, apple, onion, and lettuce in a large bowl; pour dressing over and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
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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