Iceberg with Tomatoes, Blue Cheese, and Bacon - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Iceberg with Tomatoes, Blue Cheese, and Bacon is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

The iceberg lettuce is sliced into rounds instead of angled wedges, exposing the entire surface to the blue cheese dressing and toppings.

Ingredients

1 cup walnuts
4 slices bacon
8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled, divided
1/2 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
5 teaspoons sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon hot sauce
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 head of iceberg lettuce, cut crosswise into four 1-inch-thick slices
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °F. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 8 –10 minutes. Let cool; coarsely chop.
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning halfway through, until brown and crisp, 8 –10 minutes total. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Let cool; crumble.
Place half of blue cheese in a medium heatproof bowl and microwave on medium until melted, about 1 minute (this will make it easier to whisk). Add crème fraîche, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice, and hot sauce to blue cheese and whisk until smooth; season dressing with salt and pepper. Cover and chill until cold, at least 30 minutes.
Place 1 slice of iceberg lettuce on each plate and spoon about 1/4 cup dressing over each. Top with walnuts, bacon, celery, tomatoes, tarragon, and remaining blue cheese.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Nuts, Walnuts.

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. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iceberg with Tomatoes, Blue Cheese, and Bacon good for PCOS?

Yes, this Iceberg with Tomatoes, Blue Cheese, and Bacon recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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