PCOS-Friendly Quinoa Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This PCOS-Friendly Quinoa Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 12g protein, and 45g carbs per serving. Ready in 25 minutes. High in fiber (8g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup chickpeas, cooked
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this PCOS-Friendly Quinoa Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 12g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 8g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 25 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 350 calories, 12g protein (14%), 45g carbs, 14g fat. Plus 8g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. At 350 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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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