West Coast Potato Salad Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 pounds medium red potatoes, cooked and cubed
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 cup thinly sliced celery
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
Instructions
- Place potatoes in a large bowl and set aside. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine 3 tablespoons lemon juice, oil, parsley, salt if desired and pepper; shake well. Pour over potatoes and toss gently. Add celery and onions; set aside.
- In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and cook for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Add to potato mixture.
- In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, mustard, thyme, tarragon and remaining lemon juice; gently fold into salad. Chill until serving.
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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