Italian Greens and Herb Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 head romaine lettuce, coarsely chopped
- 4 Belgian endives, thinly sliced crosswise
- 1 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
- 1 cup (lightly packed) fresh Italian parsley leaves, coarsely chopped
- 3/4 cup (lightly packed) fresh basil leaves, torn into bite-size pieces
Instructions
- Blend the lemon juice, lemon peel, honey, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper in a blender. With the machine running, gradually blend in the oil. Toss the lettuce, endive, olives, parsley, and basil in a large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Season the salad with more salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Romaine Lettuce, Lemon, Honey, Basil.
Romaine lettuce contains chromium, which helps maintain normal blood glucose levels by making insulin more efficient. The chromium in romaine lettuce also promotes weight loss due to its ability to help control cravings, reduce hunger, and control fat in the blood. 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 ot...
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