Grapefruit Salsa - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 3

Lunch

This Grapefruit Salsa is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

The bright, jewel tones of this tart and spicy salsa will delight the eye and the mouth. Try putting it on top of hearty grilled fish like swordfish or mahimahi.

Ingredients

3 pink grapefruit
1 navel orange
1 serrano or jalapeno chile
1 green onion
2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil leaves

Instructions

Cut peel and white pith from each grapefruit and orange. Holding fruit, 1 at a time, over small bowl, cut on either side of membranes to remove each segment, allowing fruit and juice to drop into bowl. Discard seeds, if any. With kitchen shears, coarsely cut up grapefruit and orange segments.
To bowl with fruit, add chile, green onion, basil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; stir to combine. Transfer to serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate salsa up to 6 hours if not serving right away.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Grapefruit, Basil.

Grapefruits are rich in folic acid. One grapefruit will give you 8% of your daily needs of folic acid. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grapefruit Salsa good for PCOS?

Yes, this Grapefruit Salsa 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 3 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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