Kale BLT Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Kale BLT Salad
Servings: 4
Lunch

This Kale BLT Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by /contributors/sweet-chick-nyc Thick slab bacon is key to this dish. Buy it packaged, if you can find it, or from the butcher.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 preserved lemon, chopped
  • 1/3 cup crème fraîche
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 12 ounces slab bacon, sliced 3/4" thick
  • 8 cups chopped Tuscan kale
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved

Instructions

  1. Process preserved lemon, crème fraîche, mayonnaise, and vinegar in a food processor until smooth; season dressing with salt and pepper. Cover and chill until ready to use.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high and cook bacon, turning halfway through, until brown and crisp, 8 –10 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels and let cool slightly. Slice crosswise to yield 12 pieces.
  3. Toss kale and dressing in a large bowl until coated; let sit 5 minutes.
  4. Add tomatoes and gently toss to coat. Divide salad among plates and top each with 3 pieces of bacon.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries. 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 f...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Kale BLT 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.

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