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Autumn Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Autumn Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
Servings: 12
Lunch

This Autumn Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Barbara Lauterbach This recipe is similar to a salad Hunt traditionally serves at her annual gathering, using locally grown Asian pears and Macoun apples. Asian pears and Granny Smith apples (a good substitute for Macouns) are available at supe

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of dried basil
  • Pinch of ground red pepper
  • 5 cups mixed salad greens
  • 4 cups torn romaine lettuce
  • 2 1/2 cups cubed Asian pear (about 1 large)
  • 2 cups chopped Granny Smith apple (about 1 large)
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled goat cheese

Instructions

  1. Combine first 9 ingredients in a bowl, stirring with a whisk.
  2. Combine salad greens, romaine lettuce, Asian pear, apple, and red onion in a large bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette, and toss well to coat. Sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Romaine Lettuce, Basil.

Romaine lettuce contains chromium, which helps maintain normal blood glucose levels by making insulin more efficient. The chromium in romaine lettuce also promotes weight loss due to its ability to help control cravings, reduce hunger, and control fat in the blood. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Autumn Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette 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 12 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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