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Cucumber-Basil Egg Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Cucumber-Basil Egg Salad
Servings: 6
Lunch

This Cucumber-Basil Egg Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by /contributors/janice-cole The glories of summer are captured in this pale green egg salad redolent of fresh basil, green onions, and crunchy cucumbers. Serve it surrounded by greens or tucked into pita loaves or slices of crusty bread for a sat

Ingredients

  • 6 hard-cooked eggs, diced (2 cups)
  • 3/4 cup seeded, diced cucumbers (about 1/2 cucumber)
  • 1/4 cup minced shallots
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions (green part only)
  • 3 tablespoons lightly packed chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  1. Gently combine the eggs, cucumbers, shallots, green onions, and basil in a medium bowl. Stir in the mayonnaise, salt, and pepper.
  2. Store in the refrigerator for up to three days.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Cucumber-Basil Egg 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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