Warm Fennel-and-Bitter Greens Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- One 1-pound fennel bulb, cored and very thinly sliced
- 4 small radishes, very thinly sliced
- 1 bunch watercress, thick stems discarded
- 5 ounces baby arugula (5 cups)
- 1 small head of radicchio, leaves torn
- 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano shavings (1 cup)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk the vinegar with the honey. Add the olive oil and whisk until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper. Add the remaining ingredients and toss well.
- Heat a large, deep skillet until very hot. Add the dressed salad and toss over high heat just until barely wilted in spots, about 30 seconds. Transfer to plates and serve immediately.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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