Summer Succotash Pasta Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound cooked bowtie pasta
- 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen, defrosted, corn kernels
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen, defrosted, green peas
- 1/4 cup pitted black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, corn, peas, olives and parmesan cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and toss to combine.
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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