Smoked-Duck Salad with Walnuts and Raspberries - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound smoked duck breast—skin and fat removed and reserved, breast thinly sliced crosswise
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 small shallot, very finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons walnut oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 6 ounces frisée lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (6 cups)
- 3 cups packed torn Boston lettuce
- 1 cup raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°. Spread the duck skin and fat in a pie plate and bake for about 15 minutes, until crisp. Drain on paper towels, then break into pieces.
- Meanwhile, spread the walnuts in a pie plate and toast for 8 minutes; coarsely chop.
- In a large bowl, mix the vinegar with the mustard and shallot. Gradually whisk in the walnut and vegetable oils. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add the frisée, Boston lettuce and walnuts and toss to coat. Top the salad with the raspberries, sliced duck breast and cracklings and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Walnuts.
Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are an excellent addition to the diet for managing PCOS symptoms. These nutrient-dense nuts are packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But what makes walnuts particularly beneficial for indiv...
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