Pesto Pasta Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Pesto Pasta Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

8 ounces, weight Short Fusilli Or Rotini (corkscrew) Pasta
1/3 cup Prepared Pesto
1/2 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
1/2 cup Sour Cream
1/4 cup Milk, More For Thinning
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Pepper
1 head (large) Romaine Lettuce, Sliced Into 1-inch Pieces
1 cup Grape Tomatoes, Halved
1/2 cup Black Or Kalamata Olives, Halved
4 ounces, weight Mozzarella Cheese, Cut Into Cubes
4 Tablespoons Pine Nuts (optional)
8 Extra Parmesan, For Sprinkling

Instructions

Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Then drain it and rinse in cold water. Allow pasta to dry slightly, then toss in a bowl with 4 tablespoons pesto. (Add more if you want the pasta to be more coated.) Add Parmesan and toss. Cover and refrigerate pasta until cold.
Make the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and milk with the rest of the pesto. Add salt and pepper, then taste and adjust seasonings as needed. The dressing needs to be somewhat thin and pourable in order to coat the lettuce and pasta later. Set the dressing aside.
If you're using pine nuts, toast them over medium-low heat in a small skillet until they brown slightly. Set them aside.
To assemble the salads, make a bed of lettuce in a large bowl, then add a generous layer of pesto-coated pasta. Add tomatoes, olives, and chunks of cheese. Spoon a good amount of dressing all over the top; it should be thin enough to seep down into the salad, not so thick it will stay on top of everything.
Sprinkle salads with pine nuts and a little extra Parmesan and serve!

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Romaine Lettuce, Nuts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pesto Pasta Salad good for PCOS?

Yes, this Pesto Pasta Salad 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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