Low-Carb Cauliflower "Potato" Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into small bite-sized pieces
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1/3 c. mayonnaise
- 1/3 c. Greek yogurt
- 1/4 c. dill pickles, finely chopped
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
- juice of half lemon
- 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 c. plus 2 tbs. thinly sliced scallions
- 1/4 c. plus 2 tbs. chopped dill
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 4 Romaine lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Steam cauliflower until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool slightly.
- Add mayonnaise, yogurt, pickles, onion, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper. Toss to combine, ensuring the cauliflower is evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning. Fold in 1/3 c. each of scallions and dill. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- When ready to serve, sprinkle paprika and remaining herbs over the salad. Lay lettuce leaves on a platter and scoop salad on top.
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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