White Bean, Tomato, and Green Bean Salad Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Protein
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Recipe by Jeanne Lemlin
Fresh dill adds zestiness to this salad without overpowering it. You can use cannellini beans or great Northern beans in place of the navy beans.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Instructions
- To prepare dressing, combine first 7 ingredients, stirring with a whisk.
- To prepare salad, place green beans into a large saucepan of boiling water; cook 5 minutes. Drain and plunge beans into ice water; drain. Place beans in a large bowl. Add tomato, dill, and navy beans; toss to combine. Drizzle with dressing; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
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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