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Kale with Pomegranate Dressing and Ricotta Salata - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Kale with Pomegranate Dressing and Ricotta Salata
Servings: 8
Lunch

This Kale with Pomegranate Dressing and Ricotta Salata is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Massaging the dressing into the kale with your hands helps break down some of the fibers so the greens are more tender.

Ingredients

  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons pomegranate molasses
  • Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
  • 1 bunch red Russian or purple kale or 2 bunches Tuscan kale, ribs and stems removed, leaves torn into 2" pieces
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 ounces ricotta salata (salted dry ricotta)

Instructions

  1. Combine shallot, vinegar, and pomegranate molasses in a large bowl; season dressing with salt and pepper and let sit 5 minutes.
  2. Add kale to dressing, season with salt and pepper, and massage dressing into leaves. Add pomegranate seeds and oil and toss to combine. Serve topped with ricotta salata.
  3. Do ahead: Dressing can be made 4 hours ahead; cover and chill.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Kale.

Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Kale with Pomegranate Dressing and Ricotta Salata 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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