Smoked Trout, Watercress and Apple Salad with Creamy Horseradish Dressing - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Smoked Trout, Watercress and Apple Salad with Creamy Horseradish Dressing is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

An elegant salad that would add a sophisticated touch to any Thanksgiving menu.

Ingredients

1 cup whipping cream
1/3 cup prepared horseradish
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh dill
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 cups trimmed watercress sprigs (about 2 large bunches)
1/2 cup very thinly sliced red onion
2 red apples, cored, thinly sliced
smoked trout or smoked whitefish chubs,* coarsely flaked
Fresh dill sprigs (optional)
*Smoked trout and smoked whitefish chubs are available at specialty foods stores and at some delicatessens and supermarkets

Instructions

Whisk cream, horseradish, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons vinegar, chopped dill and cayenne in small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place watercress in large bowl. Add 1/3 cup cream dressing, 2 tablespoons oil and 2 teaspoons vinegar and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mound watercress in center of each of 6 plates. Top with sliced onion. Fan apple slices atop salad. Top with trout. Spoon dressing over. Garnish with dill sprigs, if desired, and serve.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Apples, Apple Cider Vinegar.

Apples will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full) Apple cider vinegar will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smoked Trout, Watercress and Apple Salad with Creamy Horseradish Dressing good for PCOS?

Yes, this Smoked Trout, Watercress and Apple Salad with Creamy Horseradish Dressing 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 6 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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