Zucchini Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Zucchini Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 small zucchini, trimmed and thinly sliced into half moons
- 3 cups loosely packed frisee (French curly endive), trimmed and torn into small pieces
- 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, torn in 1/2 lengthwise if large
- 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces
- 12 kalamata olives, pitted and thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1 small red onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
Instructions
- Whisk together zest, juice, mustard, honey, anchovy paste, sherry vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until combined. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Add zucchini, frisee, herbs, olives, and onion and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Honey, Basil.
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. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balan...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Zucchini 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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