Harry's Strawberry and Tomato Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Ingredients
- 6 ounces (1 cup) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup (about 1/2 pound whole berries) small strawberries, trimmed and halved
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 heads Boston lettuce, halved and cores removed
- 2 teaspoons fresh chives, minced
Instructions
- In small mixing bowl, toss together tomatoes, strawberries, oil, vinegar, zest, salt, and pepper. Let marinate at room temperature 10 minutes.
- To serve, place lettuce-head halves on 4 plates. Top each with tomato-strawberry mixture. Sprinkle with chives.
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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