Beet, Farro, and Watercress Salad with Fig Vinaigrette - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Beet, Farro, and Watercress Salad with Fig Vinaigrette is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Robin Bashinsky This salad is simply chock-full of all kinds of good stuff--sweet, tender beets; the crisp snap of zucchini; fennel's anise crunch; and chewy-tender farro. You can make it up to two days ahead; just leave out the watercress unti

Ingredients

1 pound golden beets, scrubbed
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 cup uncooked farro
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup finely chopped dried figs
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups very thinly sliced fennel bulb
1 1/2 cups (1/2-inch) cubed zucchini
3 ounces watercress
1/2 cup chopped unsalted roasted almonds

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 °.
Leave root and 1-inch stem on beets. Rub beets with 1 tablespoon oil; wrap beets tightly in foil. Roast beets at 400 ° for 1 1/2 hours or until very tender. Cool for 15 minutes. Trim off beet roots; rub off skins. Discard roots and skins. Cut beets into wedges.
Cook farro according to package directions; drain. Rinse farro under cold water; drain well. Spread farro out on paper towels to dry out slightly.
Place vinegar and figs in a small saucepan. Cover and cook gently for 10 minutes over medium heat. Remove from heat; cool completely. Place vinegar mixture, thyme, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; gradually add remaining 5 tablespoons oil, stirring constantly with a whisk. Add beet wedges, farro, fennel, zucchini, and watercress to bowl; toss to coat. Sprinkle salad with almonds.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beet, Farro, and Watercress Salad with Fig Vinaigrette good for PCOS?

Yes, this Beet, Farro, and Watercress Salad with Fig Vinaigrette 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 8 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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