Tangy Mexican Coleslaw - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Tangy Mexican Coleslaw
Prep: 18 min
Servings: 3
Side Dish

Nutrition per Serving

74 Calories
1.7g Protein
7.62g Carbs
4.87g Fat
This yummy refreshing summer salad is super flavorful, has great texture and is really low in points.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups chopped green cabbage
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped red cabbage
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 jalapeno, seeded & minced
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 fl oz lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 0.12 tsp pepper
  • 1 oz cilantro, coarsely chopped

Instructions

  1. Combine ingredients in a large bowl; toss lightly.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour for flavors to blend.

How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management

Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Tangy Mexican Coleslaw contribute to your health goals:

  • Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation

PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe

The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.

Meal Prep Tip: This Tangy Mexican Coleslaw can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.

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