Frisée and Carrot Ribbon Salad with Za'atar-Lemon Vinaigrette - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 large shallot, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Kosher salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted, shelled raw pistachios, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons za'atar, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 large heads of frisée (about 1 1/2 pounds), torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1 pound medium carrots, preferably rainbow, shaved lengthwise with a vegetable peeler
- 2 cups flat-leaf parsley leaves with tender stems
- 1 1/2 cups green seedless grapes, quartered, divided
- Flaky sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine shallot, lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1/4 tsp. kosher salt in a medium bowl. Let stand 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toast pistachios, 1 Tbsp. olive oil, and 1 tsp. za'atar in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Season with 1/4 tsp. kosher salt. Transfer to a small bowl; let cool and set aside.
- Add honey and 1 tsp. za'atar to lemon mixture and whisk to combine, then whisk in 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil in a slow, steady stream.
- Place frisée, carrots, parsley, 3/4 cup grapes, and half of the pistachios in a large bowl and drizzle with vinaigrette. Gently toss until frisée is evenly dressed; season with sea salt and pepper. Top with remaining pistachios and 3/4 cup grapes.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Honey.
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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