Curried Crab and Watermelon Salad with Arugula - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Curried Crab and Watermelon Salad with Arugula is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped Granny Smith apple
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
- 1 1/2 teaspoons mild curry powder
- Pinch of saffron threads, crumbled
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped mint
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over
- Four 1/2-inch-thick half-round watermelon slices from a large watermelon, rind removed
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 5 ounces arugula
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add the apple, onion, curry and saffron and cook over moderate heat until the onion is softened, 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of water; let cool.
- Scrape the mixture into a mini food processor. Add the mayonnaise and process. Transfer the mayonnaise to a bowl and add the cilantro and mint. Season with salt and pepper, then fold in the crabmeat.
- Cut each slice of watermelon into 2 triangles and transfer to 4 plates. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle each plate with 1 teaspoon of lime juice. Mound the crab salad on the watermelon. In another bowl, toss the arugula with the remaining 1 tablespoon of lime juice and the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and season with salt and pepper. Arrange the arugula on the plates and serve.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Curried Crab and Watermelon Salad with Arugula recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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