Celery, Fennel and Apple Salad with Pecorino and Walnuts - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup walnuts
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 3 celery ribs, sliced diagonally 1/4-inch thick
- 2 fennel bulbs—trimmed, halved, cored and thinly sliced on a mandoline
- 2 Honeycrisp apples—halved, cored and sliced
- 1/2 cup basil leaves, torn if large
- Pecorino cheese shavings, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°. Spread the walnuts in a pie plate and toast for 7 to 8 minutes, until golden. Coarsely chop the nuts.
- In a large bowl, whisk the 3 tablespoons of olive oil with the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Add the celery, fennel, apples and basil and toss to evenly coat. Transfer the salad to a serving platter. Season with pepper and drizzle with olive oil, then top with the walnuts and garnish with cheese shavings.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Honey, Apples, Nuts, Walnuts, 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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