Celery on Celery Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup capers
- 1/2 medium celery root (celeriac), peeled, thinly sliced on a mandoline
- 5 celery stalks, thinly sliced into long ribbons on a mandoline
Instructions
- Whisk oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Stir in parsley and capers.
- Add celery root and celery to dressing; toss to coat. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.
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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