Caesar-Style Salad with Rustic Croutons - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fat-free or low-fat buttermilk
- 2 Tbsp reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- 2 oz french bread or whole wheat bread, torn into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- 4 cups prepackaged mixed greens
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, garlic powder, salt (optional) and pepper (optional) to taste. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour in order to thicken slightly.
- Meanwhile, place the bread pieces on a baking sheet and bake 8 minutes or until slightly firm. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Place mixed greens in a salad bowl, add dressing and cheese, and toss gently, yet thoroughly to coat. Season lightly with salt and pepper, if desired. Add croutons, toss gently and serve immediately.
- Exchanges/Choices: 1/2 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat
- *Note: Optional salt and pepper is not included in the nutrition information above.
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 Caesar-Style Salad with Rustic Croutons contribute to your health goals:
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
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. This recipe excels in providing anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. 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 Caesar-Style Salad with Rustic Croutons 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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