Skillet-Charred Vidalia Onion Salad Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Skillet-Charred Vidalia Onion Salad Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Make sure to have your stove's hood vent cranking--the onion will give off smoke as it chars. A hit of floral fresh oregano provides the perfect top note for the salad's Mediterranean flavors.

Ingredients

1 ounce feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup)
3 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 red Fresno chile, seeded and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Cooking spray
3 small Vidalia onions, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slabs
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 (15-ounce) can unsalted chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano

Instructions

To make the dressing, combine feta, garlic, lemon juice, and chile in a mini food processor. Process until smooth. If necessary, add a tablespoon hot water to thin.
Add oil to the processor; process for about 30 seconds or until the dressing is silky smooth. Set aside.
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat; coat pan with cooking spray.
Place onion in skillet in 1 even layer. Press each slab to ensure full contact with pan. Season onions evenly with salt.
Cook, without turning, 4 minutes or until onion slabs are moderately charred. Transfer onion to a large bowl.
Leaving the pan on the heat, add chickpeas; cook 3 minutes or until lightly charred. Add to onion.
Separate onion slabs into rings. Add oregano and dressing.
Toss until well dressed.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Skillet-Charred Vidalia Onion Salad Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Skillet-Charred Vidalia Onion Salad Recipe | MyRecipes 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 4 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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