Chickpea, Barley, and Feta Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Chickpea, Barley, and Feta Salad
Servings: 4
Lunch

This Chickpea, Barley, and Feta Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by /contributors/dawn-perry Barley has nice heft and chew, but don'’t feel limited–use cooked farro, quinoa, or brown rice if you prefer.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces green beans, halved crosswise
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 cup pearled, hulled, or hull-less barley
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds
  • 1 15.5-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
  • 4 ounces feta, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Toasted Spice Vinaigrette

Instructions

  1. Cook green beans in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Using a sieve or a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl of ice water.
  2. Return water to a boil, add barley, and simmer until tender (refer to packaging for timing); drain. Let cool on a baking sheet.
  3. Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook sunflower seeds, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes; let cool.
  4. Toss green beans, barley, sunflower seeds, chickpeas, feta, dill, lemon juice, and vinaigrette in a large bowl.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Chickpea, Barley, and Feta 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.

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