Endive-and-Arugula Salad with Chile-Garlic Dressing - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Endive-and-Arugula Salad with Chile-Garlic Dressing is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 large shallot, peeled
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 serrano chile—halved lengthwise, stemmed and seeded
- 1 lime, halved crosswise
- Canola oil, for brushing
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 6 ounces baby arugula
- 2 red or white Belgian endives, cut crosswise into thin strips
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler. Arrange the shallot, garlic, chile and lime on a small rimmed baking sheet, setting the chile and lime cut side down. Brush lightly with canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Broil 4 inches from the heat for about 3 minutes, until everything is well browned.
- Transfer the shallot, garlic and chile to a mini food processor. Scrape the lime pulp into the processor and puree for 1 minute. Add the olive oil and honey and puree again. Season the dressing with salt and pepper and transfer to a large bowl. Add the arugula and endives and toss with the dressing.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Endive-and-Arugula Salad with Chile-Garlic Dressing 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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