Kale Salad with Red Quinoa, Fennel, and Carrots Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Kale Salad with Red Quinoa, Fennel, and Carrots Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Stephanie Spencer This fresh, satisfying salad makes a welcome break from rich holiday foods.

Ingredients

2/3 cup red quinoa, rinsed
2 small carrots (preferably mixed colors)
1/2 fennel bulb
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 cups baby kale or mixed greens, larger pieces roughly torn
1/3 cup crumbled fresh goat cheese
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
Pomegranate molasses* or balsamic vinegar, for drizzling
Flake salt, for finishing

Instructions

Cook quinoa according to package instructions, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, very thinly slice carrots on the diagonal and very thinly slice fennel.
Whisk together oil, sherry vinegar, kosher salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Toss kale, carrots, and fennel with two-thirds of dressing in a large bowl.
Transfer cooked drained quinoa to a bowl, stir in remaining dressing, and add to kale mixture.
Divide salad among 4 dinner plates. Scatter cheese and nuts over salads and drizzle with pomegranate molasses. Sprinkle with flake salt.
*Find pomegranate molasses at well-stocked grocery stores and at Middle Eastern markets.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kale Salad with Red Quinoa, Fennel, and Carrots Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Kale Salad with Red Quinoa, Fennel, and Carrots Recipe | MyRecipes 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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