Grapefruit, Onion, and Basil Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Grapefruit, Onion, and Basil Salad
Servings: 6
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 2 grapefruits, trimmed of skin and cut into large slices
  • 1/2 red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup pitted chopped black olives
  • 1 bunch basil, leaves thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives
  • 3 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Place the grapefruit slices in a slightly overlapping pattern on a serving platter. Sprinkle the onion slices over the grapefruit. Then sprinkle the olives. Top with the basil and chives. Drizzle the balsamic vinegar and olive oil over the salad. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve. Per Serving (based on a 6-serving yield): Calories 129; Total Fat 8 grams; Saturated Fat 1 gram; Protein 1 gram; Total Carbohydrate 14 grams; Sugar: 8 grams; Fiber 5 grams; Cholesterol 0 milligrams; Sodium 214 milligrams

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Grapefruit, Basil.

Grapefruits are rich in folic acid. One grapefruit will give you 8% of your daily needs of folic acid. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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