Crab Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Crab Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

1 pound peekytoe crab, picked for shells
1/4 cup small dice red onion
1/4 cup small diced English cucumber
2 tablespoons chiffonade basil
2 tablespoons chiffonade mint
1 teaspoon espellette
1/2 cup spicy aioli, recipe follows
2 to 4 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 avocados, ripe, for service
Sesame seeds, for garnish
Micro greens, for garnish

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a bowl adjust seasoning with more spice, salt and lime juice, if needed.
Cut 3 avocados in 1/2 and remove the pit. Slice each 1/2 into 12 slices keep the slices of each half tightly together, flipping each 1/2 avocado separately and turn them pit side up so you can stuff them with the crab salad evenly among the 6 avocado halves. Wrap each ball tightly with plastic wrap so they hold their shape. Garnish the crab rolls with sesame seeds and micro greens.
Mix all ingredients into a bowl. Chill until ready to use.
Yield: about 1 quart sauce

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crab Salad good for PCOS?

Yes, this Crab Salad 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 6 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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