Plum-Fennel Salad with Honey-Ginger Dressing

This Plum-Fennel Salad with Honey-Ginger Dressing is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by /contributors/rick-martinez Slightly underripe plums? Add a touch more honey.

Ingredients

Servings 4

1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 1/2 teaspoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger, divided
A pinch of salt
3 large red plums, cut into thin wedges
1/2 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced
Olive oil, toasted sesame seeds, and fennel fronds for garnish

Instructions

Whisk 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, 2 1/2 teaspoons honey, 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Cut 3 large red plums into thin wedges and thinly slice 1/2 small fennel bulb. Add to dressing; toss to coat. Cover and chill 30 minutes to allow fennel to soften and flavors to get to know one another.
Toss 1/2 teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger into fruit salad. Serve drizzled with olive oil and topped with toasted sesame seeds and fennel fronds.

Why this Plum-Fennel Salad with Honey-Ginger Dressing works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Plum-Fennel Salad with Honey-Ginger Dressing that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Sesame Seeds, Honey.

Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels an...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plum-Fennel Salad with Honey-Ginger Dressing good for PCOS?

Yes, this Plum-Fennel Salad with Honey-Ginger Dressing recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 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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