Turkey and Broiled Vegetable Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Turkey and Broiled Vegetable Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

You can use leftover roast chicken too.

Ingredients

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons chopped shallots
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3/4 cup olive oil
4 red or yellow bell peppers (or 2 of each), cut into 1-inch pieces
2 large portobello mushrooms or 8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
8 small shallots, peeled
1 large head red-leaf lettuce
2 1/2 cups diced cooked turkey
8 cherry tomatoes, halved

Instructions

Combine balsamic vinegar, chopped shallots, basil and mustard in large bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season dressing to taste wiht salt and pepper. Transfer 3/4 cup dressing to small bowl and reserve for salad.
Preheat broiler. Add bell peppers, mushrooms and shallots to remaining dressing in large bowl; toss to coat. Let stand 15 minutes. Using tongs, arrange vegetables on heavy large baking sheet; reserve any dressing in bowl. Broil vegetables about 5 inches from heat source until tender and beginning to brown, turning occasionally, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, line platter with 4 large lettuce leaves. Tear remaining lettuce into bite-size pieces; place in same large bowl. Add turkey and tomatoes to bowl.
Add broiled vegetables and toss salad with enough of reserved 3/4 cup dressing to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mound salad on lettuce-lined platter. Serve, passing any remaining dressing separately.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Turkey and Broiled Vegetable Salad good for PCOS?

Yes, this Turkey and Broiled Vegetable Salad 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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