Zucchini-Wheat Berry Salad Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 2

Lunch

This Zucchini-Wheat Berry Salad Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Lori Powell Light and healthy, this layered salad will keep, covered and refrigerated, for 1 day. Shake container before eating to distribute ingredients.

Ingredients

1/4 cup hard wheat berries
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon or chives
1 1/2 cups baby spinach, coarse stems removed
2 medium cooked beets, diced (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup crumbled soft goat cheese
1 medium-large zucchini, trimmed and cut lengthwise into ribbons with a vegetable peeler (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons dried cherries or cranberries

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 ºF. Place wheat berries in a small saucepan and cover with water by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until tender, about 1 hour. Drain, transfer to a bowl and let cool.
While wheat berries are cooking, spread almonds on a small baking sheet and bake, stirring once or twice, until lightly toasted, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool. In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, mustard, honey, 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Slowly whisk in oil until well combined. Stir in tarragon.
Layer salad evenly between 2 1-quart-capacity containers, beginning with vinaigrette, then adding wheat berries, spinach, beets, goat cheese, zucchini, almonds and cherries. Cover containers. Salads will keep, covered and refrigerated, for 1 day. Let containers sit at room temperature for at least 20 minutes before serving. Shake container before eating to distribute ingredients.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Cranberries, Spinach, Honey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zucchini-Wheat Berry Salad Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Zucchini-Wheat Berry Salad 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 2 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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