Endive Salad with Toasted Walnuts and Breadcrumbs - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Endive Salad with Toasted Walnuts and Breadcrumbs is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Mattos says to get both the walnuts and the breadcrumbs very toasty and dark brown; he loves the contrast between the rich, crunchy bits and the bright, juicy endive on top.

Ingredients

1/2 cup raw walnuts
1 cup coarsely torn fresh breadcrumbs
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Kosher salt
4 anchovy fillets packed in oil, drained, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely grated
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper
2 ounces Taleggio cheese, cut into 1/2" pieces (about 1/4 cup)
2 ounces Pecorino duro or Parmesan, broken into 1/2" pieces (about 1/4 cup)
4 endives, sliced crosswise 1" thick
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or white balsamic vinegar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °F. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing occasionally, until fragrant and slightly darker, 8 –10 minutes. Let cool.
Toss breadcrumbs with 2 tablespoons oil on a clean rimmed baking sheet; season with salt. Bake, tossing once, until golden brown and crisp, 12 –15 minutes; let cool.
Mix anchovies, garlic, red wine vinegar, and remaining 4 tablespoons oil in a medium bowl just to combine; season with salt and pepper. Add toasted walnuts, breadcrumbs, Taleggio, and Pecorino and toss to combine.
Toss endive, orange zest, orange juice, and white wine vinegar in another medium bowl; season with salt and pepper.
Divide walnut mixture among plates and top with endive salad.
DO AHEAD: Vinaigrette can be made 1 day ahead; cover and chill. Walnuts and breadcrumbs can be toasted 1 day ahead; store airtight at room temperature.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Walnuts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Endive Salad with Toasted Walnuts and Breadcrumbs good for PCOS?

Yes, this Endive Salad with Toasted Walnuts and Breadcrumbs 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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