Honeydew and Cucumber Salad with Sesame - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Honeydew and Cucumber Salad with Sesame is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons rice-wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh gingerroot
- 2 teaspoons tamari or soy sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1/4 cup vegetables oil
- 1 seedless cucumber, halved lengthwise and slice thin (about 2 cups)
- 2 cups 1-inch cubes of honeydew melon
- 2 scallions, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted lightly and cooled
Instructions
- In a bowl whisk together the vinegar, the gingerroot, the tamari or soy sauce, the sugar, the sesame oil, the red pepper flakes, and the vegetable oil until the dressing is combined well. Add the cucumber, the melon, and the scallions, toss the salad until it is combined well, and sprinkle it with the sesame seeds.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Sesame Seeds, Honey.
Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels an...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Honeydew and Cucumber Salad with Sesame 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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