Lunch: PCOS Vegetarian Italian Recipes: Lunch - Italian Antipasto Salad with Vegetables

Grocery list: Mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, low-fat mozzarella cheese, olive oil, balsamic vinegar. This salad has a low Glycemic Index (GI) due to the high fiber content in the vegetables and the healthy fats in the olive oil and cheese.

This Italian Antipasto Salad is a perfect lunch option for those with PCOS. The high fiber content helps regulate blood sugar levels, while the healthy fats from the olive oil and cheese support hormone balance. The variety of vegetables provides a range of antioxidants, which can help reduce inflammation associated with PCOS. Plus, it's quick and easy to prepare, offering a stress-free meal planning experience.

Prep Time: 15 mins

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Health benefits of PCOS Vegetarian Italian Recipes: Lunch - Italian Antipasto Salad with Vegetables

Ingredients

2 cups mixed salad greens (US), 60g mixed salad greens (Metric), 1 cup cherry tomatoes (US), 150g cherry tomatoes (Metric), 1/2 cup sliced cucumber (US), 65g sliced cucumber (Metric), 1/4 cup sliced olives (US), 30g sliced olives (Metric), 1/4 cup low-fat mozzarella cheese (US), 30g low-fat mozzarella cheese (Metric), 2 tbsp olive oil (US), 30ml olive oil (Metric), 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (US), 15ml balsamic vinegar (Metric)

Instructions

1. Wash and dry the salad greens. 2. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half. 3. Slice the cucumber. 4. Slice the olives. 5. Toss the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and olives together in a large bowl. 6. Drizzle the salad with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. 7. Top with low-fat mozzarella cheese. 8. Serve immediately.