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Tabbouleh Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Tabbouleh Salad
Servings: 8
Lunch

This Tabbouleh Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Barbara Kafka This classic Middle Eastern salad, chock-full of herbs and spiked with lemon, is a perfect make-ahead and portable option.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups boiling water
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked bulgur wheat (about 8 ounces)
  • 2 cups chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 cup diced seeded tomato
  • 3/4 cup diagonally sliced green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Instructions

  1. Combine 2 1/2 cups boiling water and bulgur in a large bowl; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Add parsley and the remaining ingredients to bulgur; toss well. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.

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 Tabbouleh 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.

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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