Lighter Watermelon Salad With Feta and Mint - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Lighter Watermelon Salad With Feta and Mint is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 (4 lb) seedless watermelon, rind removed and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- To make the dressing, whisk together the lemon zest, juice, olive oil and salt in a small bowl. Combine the watermelon, shallot, mint and basil in a large bowl. Lightly toss with the dressing. Sprinkle with the feta; serve immediately or chill up to 1 hour before serving.
- Test Kitchen Tip: Seedless watermelons vary in size. Bobby likes to use the small round variety. They weigh about 4 –5 lbs each. If they have any seeds, they are very small. Their rind is thinner than larger watermelons, so it's much easier to remove. Not only does this save you prep time, but since they are small, they take up a lot less space in the fridge!
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.
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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Lighter Watermelon Salad With Feta and Mint recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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