Cucumber Salad with Fresh Coconut - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
- 1/2 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 cucumber, washed and cut into thin slices
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup cashews, roughly chopped
- 1 small red chile, seeds removed and minced
- 1/4 cup grated fresh coconut, plus more for garnish
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mustard seeds and fry until they begin to pop, about 1 minute. Add to a small bowl along with the honey, ginger and lime juice, and whisk well. Set aside.
- Put the cucumbers, red onions, green onions, cashews, chile and coconut onto a platter. Pour over the dressing and garnish with more coconut.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
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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