Quick Herring Salad for PCOS - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Prep: 5 min

Cook: 10 min

Servings: 2

Dinner

This Quick Herring Salad for PCOS is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 300 calories, 20g protein, and 10g carbs per serving. Ready in 15 minutes. High in fiber (8g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

300 Calories

20g Protein

10g Carbs

18g Fat

This Quick Herring Salad is an excellent dinner option for women with PCOS. Herring is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which help reduce inflammation and support heart health. Avocado provides healthy fats and fiber, while mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes

Ingredients

4 fillets of smoked herring
4 cups mixed salad greens
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1 avocado, diced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and diced avocado.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
Add the smoked herring fillets to the salad and toss gently to combine.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss again to coat evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy.

This protein-rich and nutrient-rich herring salad is perfect for a healthy and nutritious dinner, providing essential nutrients to support PCOS management and overall well-being.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quick Herring Salad for PCOS good for PCOS?

Yes, this Quick Herring Salad for PCOS recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 300 calories per serving with 20g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 8g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

How long does it take to make Quick Herring Salad for PCOS?

This recipe takes about 15 minutes total. Prep time is 5 minutes and cook time is 10 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

What are the macros in this PCOS recipe?

Per serving: 300 calories, 20g protein (27%), 10g carbs, 18g fat. Plus 8g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 300 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. 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 2 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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