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PCOS Thai Paleo Recipes: Dinner - Paleo Thai Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Thai Paleo Recipes: Dinner - Paleo Thai Salad
Prep: 15 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

This PCOS Thai Paleo Recipes: Dinner - Paleo Thai Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 15g protein, and 30g carbs per serving. Ready in 15 minutes. High in fiber (7g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories
15g Protein
30g Carbs
20g Fat
Grocery list: large cucumber, medium carrot, medium red bell pepper, fresh cilantro, fresh mint, fresh basil, lime juice, fish sauce, honey, sesame oil, crushed red pepper flakes. This salad has a low GI due to the high fiber content in the vegetables.

Ingredients

  • 1 large cucumber (sliced)
  • 1 medium carrot (shredded)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper (sliced)
  • 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup of chopped fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup of chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons of lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon of fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of honey
  • 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Combine cucumber, carrot, bell pepper, cilantro, mint, and basil in a large bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, honey, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
  4. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
This PCOS-friendly Thai Paleo Salad is a delicious, easy-to-make dinner option. It's packed with fiber-rich vegetables that help regulate blood sugar levels, making it a great choice for those with PCOS. The dressing, made with lime juice, fish sauce, honey, and sesame oil, adds a burst of flavor without adding unnecessary calories or sugar. This recipe is a great way to incorporate a variety of vegetables into your diet, which is key for managing PCOS symptoms. The salad also contains a good amount of protein and healthy fats, which are essential for hormone balance and overall health.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Carrot, Basil, Honey.

Carrots are an excellent source of beta-carotene, fiber, vitamin K1, potassium, and antioxidants. Beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A, is essential for maintaining healthy skin and vision. The high fiber content in carrots helps regulate blood sugar levels and supports digestive health. Additionally, the antioxidants in carrots can help reduce inflammation, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflamma...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Thai Paleo Recipes: Dinner - Paleo Thai Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 15g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 7g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

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

Per serving: 350 calories, 15g protein (17%), 30g carbs, 20g fat. Plus 7g 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 Dinner. At 350 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. 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 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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