Asian Pear and Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp. honey
- 1/2 tsp. chopped thyme
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 5 oz. baby arugula
- 3 Asian pears
- 1/2 c. salted roasted pumpkin seeds
- 3 oz. fresh goat cheese
- Sea salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil with the lemon juice, honey, and chopped thyme. Season the salad dressing with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, toss the arugula with the pear slices and pumpkin seeds. Add the dressing and toss well. Top with the crumbled goat cheese, sprinkle lightly with sea salt, and serve right away.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Honey.
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. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balan...
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