Grilled Vegetable Salad with Lemon-Mustard Vinaigrette - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Combine first 9 ingredients in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil; season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.
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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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