Shaved Brussels Sprout-and-Chestnut Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Shaved Brussels Sprout-and-Chestnut Salad
Servings: 8
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Marian Cooper Cairns and Mary Allen Perry This easy and fresh salad has all the makings of an autumnal classic. After giving it a try you will be searching for a way to fit it on the Thanksgiving table.

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

  1. 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.
  2. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with cheese. Serve with remaining vinaigrette.
  3. 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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