New Macaroni Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This New Macaroni Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Kosher salt
- 1 pound dried macaroni
- 1 1/2 cups 2-percent Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta (about 4 ounces)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup assorted cherry or pear tomatoes (about 8 ounces), halved or quartered if large
- 12 small radishes, cut into small wedges (about 1 cup)
- 2 medium carrots, shredded on the largest hole of a box grater (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 scallions, whites and green parts, sliced
- 1/2 English cucumber, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup picked dill, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large, generously-salted pot of water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook according to package instructions. Drain in a colander and run under cold water until the macaroni is completely cooled. Shake the colander well to get rid of excess water. Transfer the macaroni to a large bowl.
- While the macaroni is cooking, make the dressing. Combine the yogurt, feta, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons salt, pepper and garlic in a food processor. Blend until well mixed. Scrape the dressing into the bowl with the macaroni. Add the tomatoes, radishes, carrots, scallions, cucumber and dill to the bowl and toss well. Check for seasoning. Add more salt and pepper if desired.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this New Macaroni Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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