Green Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Green Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
Prep: 20 min
Servings: 5
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

72 Calories
1g Protein
6g Carbs
5g Fat
Looking for a lower-carb side dish? This festive salad is easy to put together and makes for a light, yet tasty side on Thanksgiving - or any other day of the month!

Ingredients

  • Dressing:
  • ¼ cup white wine vinegar
  • ½ cup fresh raspberries, pureed
  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • Salad:
  • 4 cups mixed baby field greens
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1 tablespoon pine nuts
  • MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Confirm that the ingredients you are using are gluten-free, and this recipe can be gluten-free.

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients.
  2. In a medium salad bowl, toss together salad ingredients. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to coat.

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 Green Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette contribute to your health goals:

  • Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
  • Berr: Their low glycemic index makes them ideal for PCOS-friendly desserts

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 healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis, and nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. 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 Green Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette 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.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

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