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PCOS-Friendly Blackberry and Lemon Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS-Friendly Blackberry and Lemon Salad
Prep: 10 min
Servings: 2
Lunch

This PCOS-Friendly Blackberry and Lemon Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 210 calories, 3g protein, and 35g carbs per serving. Ready in 10 minutes. High in fiber (8g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

210 Calories
3g Protein
35g Carbs
7g Fat
Grocery list: Fresh blackberries, large lemon, honey, olive oil, mixed salad greens. This salad has a low Glycemic Index (GI) due to the blackberries and salad greens.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of fresh blackberries (US) or 480 grams (Metric)
  • 1 large lemon
  • 2 tablespoons of honey (US) or 30 milliliters (Metric)
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil (US) or 15 milliliters (Metric), pinch of salt
  • 2 cups of mixed salad greens (US) or 480 grams (Metric)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the blackberries and salad greens.
  2. Zest and juice the lemon.
  3. In a bowl, mix the lemon juice, zest, honey, olive oil, and salt to make the dressing.
  4. Toss the salad greens and blackberries in the dressing until well coated.
This PCOS-friendly Blackberry and Lemon Salad is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients beneficial for PCOS. Blackberries are low in GI, helping to regulate blood sugar levels. They are also high in fiber, which aids in digestion. The lemon provides a good dose of vitamin C, boosting the immune system. The olive oil used in the dressing is a good source of monounsaturated fats, which are beneficial for heart health. This salad is quick and easy to prepare, providing a sense of empowerment and control over your diet.

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

Yes, this PCOS-Friendly Blackberry and Lemon Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 210 calories per serving with 3g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 8g 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: 210 calories, 3g protein (6%), 35g carbs, 7g fat. Plus 8g 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 210 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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