Greek Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Farro - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by Laura Zapalowski
Whole-grain farro bulks up this hearty Mediterranean salad. If you like the crunch of fresh red onion but not the full pungency, give the slices a 30-second dip in ice water to tame the flavor; drain and toss in the salad.
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups cooked farro
- 1/3 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved lengthwise
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 1/2 pounds cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 1/2 pounds small pickling cucumbers, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
Instructions
- Combine the first 7 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Stir in farro and the next 4 ingredients (through cucumbers), and toss gently to combine. Top each serving with feta cheese.
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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