Lemony Escarole Salad with Peaches and Feta - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Lemony Escarole Salad with Peaches and Feta is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated
- Pinch of sugar
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 medium heads of escarole, inner light green and white leaves only, torn into bite-size pieces
- 2 large peaches—halved, pitted and thinly sliced
- 2 cups yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced crosswise
- 1/2 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 1 1/2 cups)
- Ground sumac (see Note) and/or dried oregano, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk the olive oil with the lemon zest, juice, garlic and sugar. Season the dressing with salt and pepper and let stand for 10 minutes.
- Add the escarole, peaches, tomatoes, cucumbers and onion to the dressing and toss well. Season the salad with salt and pepper and transfer to a serving platter. Scatter the feta on top, sprinkle with the sumac and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
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 other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Lemony Escarole Salad with Peaches and Feta 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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