Shaved Vegetable Salad with Toasted Almonds Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 pound large fresh asparagus
- 2 medium-size yellow squash
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes
- 1/2 cup almond slivers, toasted
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Whisk together first 6 ingredients in small bowl. Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly, until smooth.
- Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus. Cut squash and asparagus into thin, ribbon-like strips, using a vegetable peeler; place in a large bowl. Add radishes, vinaigrette, 1/4 cup almonds, and 1/4 cup feta; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper; top with remaining 1/4 cup each almonds and feta. Serve immediately.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Asparagus.
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. Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many wome...
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