Mozzarella, Tomato and Chickpea Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Mozzarella, Tomato and Chickpea Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 155 calories, 10g protein, and 16g carbs per serving. Ready in 12 minutes. High in fiber (5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2.5 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup no-salt-added canned chickpeas
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 12 ounces fresh baby spinach
Instructions
- Combine mozzarella balls, tomatoes, and chickpeas in a medium bowl. Add olive oil. Stir, taste, and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Wash spinach, and layer it in the bottom of a serving bowl. Arrange 1/2 cup of mozzarella-tomato-chickpea mixture on top of spinach. Serve at room temperature.
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 Mozzarella, Tomato and Chickpea Salad contribute to your health goals:
- Chickpea: Their low glycemic index helps maintain steady blood sugar levels
- Spinach: Magnesium may help improve insulin sensitivity in women with PCOS
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress 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 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 Mozzarella, Tomato and Chickpea 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.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach.
Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Mozzarella, Tomato and Chickpea Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 155 calories per serving with 10g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 5g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 12 minutes total. Prep time is 12 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 155 calories, 10g protein (26%), 16g carbs, 7g fat. Plus 5g 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 Dinner. At 155 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. 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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