Scandinavian Shrimp Salad with Dill and Cornichons - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Calories
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Protein
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Carbs
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Fat
Recipe by /contributors/bon-appetit-test-kitchen
For a more substantial meal, the salad can be served on pumpernickel bread or toasted French bread as an open-face sandwich and topped with slices of hard-boiled egg. Garnish with lemon wedges and dill spr
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 pound cooked peeled medium-size shrimp
- 1 cup thinly sliced halved English hothouse cucumber
- 1/3 cup sliced cornichons (gherkins)
- 8 butter lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Whisk mayonnaise, chopped dill, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice in medium bowl. Add shrimp, cucumber, and cornichons and toss to coat. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Nestle 2 lettuce leaves on each of 4 plates. Mound shrimp salad in leaves, dividing equally, and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
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.
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