Honeydew, Cantaloupe and Prosciutto Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Honeydew, Cantaloupe and Prosciutto Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

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Ingredients

Vegetable oil cooking spray
2 slices prosciutto, fat trimmed from edges
1 tablespoon 2 percent plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 teaspoons honey
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 ripe honeydew melon, cut into thin strips (with a peeler) or scooped into balls
1/2 ripe cantaloupe, cut into thin strips (with a peeler) or scooped into balls
1/4 cup fresh basil, torn or thinly sliced

Instructions

Heat oven to 400 °F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Place prosciutto slices 4 inches apart on baking sheet; cook until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel. Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, zest, juice and pepper in a bowl until smooth. Add honeydew and cantaloupe; toss to combine; divide among 4 bowls. Crumble prosciutto; sprinkle it and basil over salad. Serve immediately.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balan...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Honeydew, Cantaloupe and Prosciutto Salad good for PCOS?

Yes, this Honeydew, Cantaloupe and Prosciutto Salad 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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