Radicchio, Haricots Verts, and Sweet Lettuce Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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Recipe by David Bonom
Bitter radicchio, balanced by salt, prosciutto, and walnut oil, finds a place in this well-rounded salad that features all five major tastes. Substitute extra-virgin olive oil for walnut oil, if you prefer.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (2-inch) cut haricots verts
- 1 tablespoon walnut oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 4 cups torn Boston lettuce
- 2 cups (1-inch) cubed sourdough bread (about 4 ounces), toasted
- 1 cup shredded radicchio
- 3/4 cup chopped prosciutto (about 2 ounces)
- 1/2 cup orange sections
Instructions
- Cook haricots verts in boiling water 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain.
- Combine oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, orange rind, and Dijon mustard in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk. Add haricots verts, lettuce, and remaining ingredients to bowl; toss gently to coat.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
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 and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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