Butter Lettuce and Radish Salad with Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon sherry vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 clove garlic, smashed and peeled
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- Table salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 3 heads butter lettuce, outer leaves discarded, leaves torn
- 12 radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup mixed fresh herbs, such as parsley, tarragon, chervil, basil, and chives, minced
- 1 (3-ounce) piece Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In 1-cup liquid measuring cup, whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, and 2 tablespoons water. Using mortar and pestle or food processor, grind or crush garlic, lemon zest, and kosher salt into fine paste. Whisk paste into lemon juice mixture. Gradually whisk in oil. Whisk in table salt and pepper to taste.
- In large bowl, toss together lettuce, radishes, minced herbs, and dressing. Divide mixture among 6 salad plates. Using vegetable peeler, shave curls of Parmesan atop each salad and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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