PCOS Homemade Dressing - Lemon Tahini Dressing for Salads - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Prep: 10 min

Servings: 2

Snack

This PCOS Homemade Dressing - Lemon Tahini Dressing for Salads is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 150 calories, 4g protein, and 12g carbs per serving. Ready in 10 minutes. High in fiber (1g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

150 Calories

4g Protein

12g Carbs

10g Fat

Grocery list: Tahini, 1 lemon, Olive oil, Garlic, Salt. This dressing has a low GI, making it suitable for those with PCOS.

Ingredients

1/4 cup tahini (60g), Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
2 tablespoons water (30ml)
1 clove garlic minced, Salt to taste

Instructions

In a bowl, combine tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, water, and minced garlic.
Whisk until smooth.
Add salt to taste.
Serve over your favorite salad.

This Lemon Tahini Dressing is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients beneficial for PCOS. Tahini is a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids, which can help reduce inflammation and insulin resistance. The lemon provides a good dose of Vitamin C, an antioxidant that can help manage the symptoms of PCOS. The dressing is also low in GI, which is important for maintaining stable blood sugar levels.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is PCOS Homemade Dressing - Lemon Tahini Dressing for Salads good for PCOS?

Yes, this PCOS Homemade Dressing - Lemon Tahini Dressing for Salads recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 150 calories per serving with 4g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

How long does it take to make PCOS Homemade Dressing - Lemon Tahini Dressing for Salads?

This recipe takes about 10 minutes total. Prep 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: 150 calories, 4g protein (11%), 12g carbs, 10g fat. Plus 1g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

Can I eat this for Snack with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. At 150 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Snack. 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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