Salmon, Red Quinoa, and Arugula Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Salmon, Red Quinoa, and Arugula Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by /contributors/marc-murphy Spicy harissa, a hot pepper sauce, plays off sweet raisins perfectly. —Murphy

Ingredients

1 cup white wine
4 skinless salmon fillets (3 ounces each)
1 white onion, sliced
3 sprigs thyme
1/2 cup red quinoa
1/2 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup golden raisins
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups arugula
Juice of 2 lemons
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons harissa (available at Whole Foods Market)
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds

Instructions

In a large pot, boil wine and 4 cups water.
Add salmon, onion and thyme. Reduce heat to simmer; poach salmon until cooked through, about 7 minutes.
Remove salmon; cool. In another large pot, boil 4 cups water. Add quinoa and cook until tender, about 11 minutes; drain.
In a bowl, mix quinoa, chickpeas, raisins and spices; cool.
Toss quinoa-chickpea mixture with arugula. Dress salad with lemon juice and oil. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Divide salad and poached salmon among 4 plates. Top each salmon fillet with 1 tablespoon harissa. Garnish with cilantro and almonds.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon, Salmon, Lemon.

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Salmon is...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Salmon, Red Quinoa, and Arugula Salad good for PCOS?

Yes, this Salmon, Red Quinoa, and Arugula Salad 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 4 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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