Asian Apple Ginger Slaw - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Asian Apple Ginger Slaw is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons peeled, finely minced fresh ginger root (about 1-ounce, a 1 to 1 1/2-inch piece)
- 1 clove garlic, gently crushed with the blade of a knife and quartered
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, cut julienne and tossed with lemon juice to prevent discoloring
- 1 head cabbage, core removed and sliced chiffonnade or shredded
- 1 medium red onion, finely sliced
- 2 ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges, or 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- Turn on the blender and while it's running, add one at a time through the feed tube, the vinegar, fresh ginger, garlic, parsley and mayonnaise, and blend together until a smooth paste has formed. With the power still on, pour the olive oil in a thin stream through the blender feed opening. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper,
- Toss together apples, cabbage and onion, and stir in enough of the dressing to coat. Gently fold in most of tomato wedges, reserving some for garnish. Taste and adjust seasoning (salt and pepper) if necessary. Serve chilled, garnished with reserved tomato wedges, and with the remaining dressing on the side.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Apples.
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. Apples will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Asian Apple Ginger Slaw recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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