Pasta Salad with Seared Tuna and Citrus Dressing - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Pasta Salad with Seared Tuna and Citrus Dressing is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Here's an ideal warm-weather meal with the refreshing flavors of mint, orange, lemon and cucumber. Tuna, hot from the pan, is cut into chunks and tossed with the room-temperature pasta salad. You could also cook the tuna outside on the grill.

Ingredients

1/2 lb. spaghettini
2 tbsp. red-wine vinegar
1/2 tsp. grated orange zest (from about 1/4 orange)
1 tbsp. fresh orange juice
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
fresh-ground black pepper
6 1/2 tbsp. olive oil
2 Cucumbers
6 tbsp. Chopped fresh mint
1 lb. tuna steak

Instructions

In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the spaghettini until just done, about 9 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water; drain thoroughly.
In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, whisk together the vinegar, orange zest, orange juice, lemon juice, mustard, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add 6 tablespoons of the oil slowly, whisking. Add the spaghettini, cucumbers and mint and toss.
Heat a grill pan or heavy frying pan over moderately high heat. Coat the tuna with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper. Cook, turning once, until done to your taste, about 2 minutes per side for medium rare. Remove. Cut the tuna into 1-inch chunks and toss with the spaghettini.
Fish Alternatives: You could use salmon fillets or swordfish steaks in place of the tuna. For either, add a few minutes to the cooking time.
Wine Recommendation: Whether you make this salad with tuna or one of the alternatives listed in the box below, a dry riesling from Alsace will be splendid. Its lime, mineral and herbal notes will brilliantly echo the salad and set off the fish.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Tuna, Lemon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pasta Salad with Seared Tuna and Citrus Dressing good for PCOS?

Yes, this Pasta Salad with Seared Tuna and Citrus Dressing 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 4 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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