Sugar-free Catalina Dressing - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Sugar-free Catalina Dressing
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 5 min
Servings: 32
Salad And Salad Dressing

This Sugar-free Catalina Dressing is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 7 calories, 0.25g protein, and 1.48g carbs per serving. Ready in 10 minutes. High in fiber (0.4g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

7 Calories
0.25g Protein
1.48g Carbs
0.04g Fat
A sweet salad dressing without all the calories.

Ingredients

  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 2 1/4 cups water
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup sweetener
  • 1 cup red wine vinegar

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to medium saucepan and whisk together.
  2. Heat on medium heat until it comes to a boil, stirring constantly.
  3. Cool and serve. Store unused portion in plastic container.
  4. Makes 32 two tablespoon servings.

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 Sugar-free Catalina Dressing contribute to your health goals:

  • Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
  • Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS

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 anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. 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 Sugar-free Catalina Dressing 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Sugar-free Catalina Dressing recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 7 calories per serving with 0.25g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 0.4g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 10 minutes total. Prep time is 5 minutes and cook time is 5 minutes. It makes 32 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 7 calories, 0.25g protein (14%), 1.48g carbs, 0.04g fat. Plus 0.4g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Salad And Salad Dressing. At 7 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Salad And Salad Dressing. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 32 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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