Macaroni Salad with Summer Tomatoes Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Macaroni Salad with Summer Tomatoes Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Abby Mandel White balsamic vinegar, tomato, and basil help this side dish maintain its fresh appeal. Click here for more macaroni salad recipes.

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked medium elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons minced garlic, divided
4 cups chopped seeded tomato (about 6 tomatoes)
1 (1-ounce) slice white bread
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil

Instructions

Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain. Cover and chill.
Combine white balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon basil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, sugar, and crushed red pepper in a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons oil and 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, stirring with a whisk. Add cooked pasta and tomato; toss well to coat.
Place bread in a food processor; pulse 5 times or until coarse crumbs measure 1/2 cup. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add breadcrumbs and remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic to pan; sauté 2 minutes or until browned and crisp, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in 1/8 teaspoon salt. Cool. Serve with pasta mixture and sliced basil.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Macaroni Salad with Summer Tomatoes Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Macaroni Salad with Summer Tomatoes 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 8 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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