Broccoli-Quinoa Salad with Buttermilk Dressing - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Recipe by /contributors/sara-dickerman
If you're ever cornered by a bland bowl of vegetables or whole grains, throw a handful of herbs on it. They instantly make the meal more beautiful and flavorful—without adding any salt, fat, or sugar.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon unseasoned rice vinegar
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon (or more) fine sea salt
Instructions
- Whisk buttermilk, olive oil, vegetable oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, rice vinegar, pepper, and 1 tsp. sea salt in a medium bowl. Taste and season with more salt if needed.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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