This PCOS-Friendly Strawberry and Basil Salad with Lemon Dressing is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 150 calories, 2g protein, and 20g carbs per serving. Ready in 10 minutes. High in fiber (3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine the sliced strawberries and basil leaves.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
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Drizzle the dressing over the strawberry and basil mixture.
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Toss gently to combine.
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Serve immediately.
Why this PCOS-Friendly Strawberry and Basil Salad with Lemon Dressing works for PCOS
At 20g of carbohydrates per serving, this PCOS-Friendly Strawberry and Basil Salad with Lemon Dressing is on the lower-carb end, which suits women with PCOS who have confirmed insulin resistance or who notice strong post-meal energy crashes. Pair lower-carb meals like this with a generous portion of non-starchy vegetables to keep fibre intake up.
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this PCOS-Friendly Strawberry and Basil Salad with Lemon Dressing that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
At 5mg of sodium per serving, this PCOS-Friendly Strawberry and Basil Salad with Lemon Dressing fits comfortably within the 1500-2300mg daily target most cardiology and PCOS guidance agrees on. Lower-sodium meals are useful for women with PCOS who also experience bloating or who are managing blood pressure alongside metabolic concerns.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil, Lemon.
Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. 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
Yes, this PCOS-Friendly Strawberry and Basil Salad with Lemon Dressing recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 150 calories per serving with 2g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 10 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 150 calories, 2g protein (5%), 20g carbs, 5g fat. Plus 3g 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 150 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 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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