Frisée, Radicchio, and Fennel Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Frisée, Radicchio, and Fennel Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

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Ingredients

1/4 cup pine nuts
1 medium fennel bulb, stalks and fronds removed, and base trimmed
6 ounces radicchio, halved and thinly sliced crosswise (4 cups)
6 ounces frisée, torn into 2-inch pieces (5 cups)
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1 teaspoon coarse-grain Dijon mustard
Freshly ground black pepper
Special equipment: A mandoline

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 °F with rack in middle.
Spread pine nuts in a small baking sheet and bake until pale golden, about 8 minutes. Let cool.
Using mandoline, thinly slice fennel bulb crosswise, beginning at base, into a large bowl, stopping about halfway up bulb (reserve remaining bulb for another use). Toss fennel with radicchio, frisée, and mint.
Whisk together oil, vinegar, shallot, Dijon mustard, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a small bowl.
Toss salad well with vinaigrette and pine nuts. Season to taste, if necessary, with salt and pepper.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frisée, Radicchio, and Fennel Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette good for PCOS?

Yes, this Frisée, Radicchio, and Fennel Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette 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 8 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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