Grilled Steak Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Grilled Steak Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 100 calories, 14g protein, and 6g carbs per serving. Ready in 16 minutes. High in fiber (2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 9 oz. sirloin steak
- 1/2 tsp. salt free seasoning (such as Mrs. Dash)
- 8 cups Mesclun salad mix
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half lengthwise
Instructions
- Heat an indoor or outdoor grill. Season both sides of the steak with the salt free seasoning.
- Grill the steak for 5-6 minutes per side or until cooked to medium well (145 degrees internal temperature) Set aside to rest loosely covered with foil.
- In a large bowl, toss together salad mix, red onion and cherry tomatoes. Divide evenly among 4 large plates.
- Thinly slice steak and top each salad with 2 ounces of steak.
- Top the steak with 3 1/2 Tbsp. of the bleu cheese salad dressing.
- RECIPE COST: $9.97
- Choices: 1 Nonstarchy Vegetable, 2 Protein, lean
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Grilled Steak Salad contribute to your health goals:
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Grilled Steak Salad can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Grilled Steak Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 100 calories per serving with 14g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 16 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 6 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 100 calories, 14g protein (56%), 6g carbs, 2.5g fat. Plus 2g 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 100 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 4 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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