Melon-and-Strawberry Salad with Spicy Lemongrass Syrup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Melon-and-Strawberry Salad with Spicy Lemongrass Syrup is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Grace Parisi Chiles add subtle heat to this exceptional fruit salad. Grace Parisi likes using any syrup left in the fruit bowl for cocktails; she mixes a little of it into rum and pours the drink over ice.

Ingredients

2 plump lemongrass stalks
2 fresh hot red chiles
Finely grated zest of 1 lime
1 c. sugar
1 lb. strawberries
1 lb. yellow- or white-fleshed melon such as Canary or Crenshaw
2 tbsp. slivered mint leaves
2 tsp. minced crystallized ginger
1/2 c. Crème fraîche

Instructions

Set a medium bowl in a large bowl filled with ice. In a medium saucepan, combine the lemongrass, chiles, lime zest, and sugar with 1 cup of water and bring to boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 8 minutes. Transfer to the ice water bath and let chill for 15 minutes.
In a large bowl, toss the strawberries with the melon and mint. Strain the cooled lemongrass syrup over the fruit and toss gently. Refrigerate just until slightly chilled.
In a bowl, stir the ginger into the crème fraîche. Spoon the fruit salad into bowls, top with a dollop of the ginger cream, and serve.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melon-and-Strawberry Salad with Spicy Lemongrass Syrup good for PCOS?

Yes, this Melon-and-Strawberry Salad with Spicy Lemongrass Syrup 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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