Shaved Brussels Sprout-and-Chestnut Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lb. Brussels sprouts
- 1 large Honeycrisp or Cameo apple
- 1 medium fennel bulb
- 1 c. peeled cooked whole chestnuts
- 1/2 c. torn fresh parsley leaves
- Sherry Vinaigrette
- 4 oz. Stilton blue cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss Brussels sprouts, separating leaves into strands. Stir in apple and next 3 ingredients. Fold in 1/2 to 3/4 cups vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper to taste; let stand 5 minutes or cover and chill 2 hours.
- Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with cheese. Serve with remaining vinaigrette.
- Sherry Vinaigrette: Whisk together sherry vinegar, shallot, honey, and whole-grain Dijon mustard. Let stand 5 minutes. Whisk in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Makes 1 cup.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey, Nuts.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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