Mango Jícama Chopped Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar or red-wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cups chopped peeled jícama (about 1 pound)
- 2 mangoes, pitted, peeled, and coarsely chopped
- 1/2 pound Napa cabbage, sliced crosswise (about 3 cups)
- 1 head romaine (1 1/2 pounds)
- 1/2 seedless cucumber, cut into 2- by 1/4-inch sticks
Instructions
- Whisk together juice, honey, vinegar, and garlic. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
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 and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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