Farro, Cherry, and Walnut Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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Recipe by Ruth Cousineau
Farro is a quick-cooking grain with a mild flavor, perfect for a summer salad. Add juicy cherries, crunchy celery, and a mustardy dressing for the perfect accompaniment to grilled meat, poultry, or fish. If you can't find farro,
Ingredients
- 5 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked farro
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 3/4 pound sweet cherries, pitted and halved (about 2 cups)
- 2/3 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
- 1/4 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon whole-grain Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Bring 5 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add farro and 1/4 teaspoon salt to boiling water; cook 15 minutes or until al dente. Drain; cool at room temperature 15 minutes. Combine farro, cherries, celery, walnuts, and parsley in a large bowl.
- Combine lemon juice, mustard, honey, pepper, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, stirring with a whisk. Gradually add oil, stirring constantly with a whisk. Pour dressing over farro mixture; toss to coat.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Honey, Nuts, Walnuts.
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. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balan...
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