Cabbage and Asian Pear Slaw - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Cabbage and Asian Pear Slaw is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by /contributors/claire-saffitz This hits all the notes of a great slaw: creamy, tangy, and crunchy.

Ingredients

1/2 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, plus more
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds, plus more
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 small green cabbage, shredded
1 Asian pear, julienned
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

Mix together buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, 1 tablespoon chives, and 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds; season with salt and pepper. Toss with cabbage, pear, and onion; season with salt and pepper. Serve slaw topped with more chives and poppy seeds.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Poppy Seeds, Apple Cider Vinegar.

Poppy seeds are packed with calcium, magnesium, B vitamins, and zinc. Apple cider vinegar will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cabbage and Asian Pear Slaw good for PCOS?

Yes, this Cabbage and Asian Pear Slaw 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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