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Carrot-Ginger Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Carrot-Ginger Salad
Servings: 10
Lunch

This Carrot-Ginger Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Ginger and cilantro add fresh bursts of flavor to this carrot salad.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 pound carrots, shredded (about 5 medium carrots)

Instructions

  1. Make salad: Place almonds in a skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, until light golden, 7 to 10 minutes. Pour into a bowl and let cool. Put raisins and cranberries in a small bowl, cover with boiling water and allow to steep for 15 minutes. Drain. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with carrots.
  2. Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients. Add to bowl with carrot mixture and toss to evenly coat vegetables with dressing. Cover and chill for 30 minutes. Just before serving, toss in almonds.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cranberries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Carrot-Ginger 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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