Balsamic Roasted Pork with Berry Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Balsamic Roasted Pork with Berry Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons packed fresh oregano leaves, finely chopped
- 2 medium bulbs fennel, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 1 small 4- to 6-ounce red onion, thinly sliced
- One 1-pound pork tenderloin
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- 1 pound strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- 1/2 pint blackberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Whisk together 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon oil, 2 teaspoons mustard and the oregano in a large bowl with a wire whisk. Add the fennel, tossing until well coated. Arrange the fennel on the outer edges of 18- by 12-inch jelly-roll pan. Toss the onions in the dressing until well coated, and then arrange in the center of the pan. Toss the pork in the dressing until well coated, and then place on top of the onions.
- Sprinkle the pork and vegetables with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Roast until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the pork registers 140 degrees F, 18 to 22 minutes. Let the pork stand for 5 minutes.
- Place the basil in a large bowl. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 teaspoon mustard and 1/8 teaspoon salt and whisk until well combined.
- Thinly slice the pork. Add the fennel, onions, strawberries and spinach to the bowl with the dressing and toss until well mixed. Divide among 4 serving plates. Top with the blackberries and pork.
- Nutritional information per serving: 315 calories, 11 g total fat (2 g saturated), 62 mg cholesterol, 480 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrates, 10 g dietary fiber, 26 g protein
You Have a Recipe. But Do You Have a Full Week?
One great recipe is a start. A complete PCOS meal plan is a system. Here is how to go from one meal to a full week of eating that supports your hormones.
Free. Personalized. No signup required to start.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Balsamic Roasted Pork with Berry Salad 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.
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.
Cook Another PCOS-Friendly Lunch
Each recipe you add to your rotation makes PCOS management easier. Variety keeps you from getting bored and quitting.
Comments
Register or log in to add a comment