Southwestern Caesar Salad with Chipotle Dressing - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tablespoon canned low-salt chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoon minced canned chipotle chilies (in adobo sauce)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 large head romaine lettuce, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 medium tomatoes, seeded, diced
- 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed, drained
- 4 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Whisk mayonnaise, chicken broth, soy sauce, lemon juice, chipotles and brown sugar in medium bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Dressing can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Mix lettuce, tomatoes and corn in large bowl. Add dressing and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Romaine Lettuce, Lemon.
Romaine lettuce contains chromium, which helps maintain normal blood glucose levels by making insulin more efficient. The chromium in romaine lettuce also promotes weight loss due to its ability to help control cravings, reduce hunger, and control fat in the blood. 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 ot...
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