Garden Caprese Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 8 plum (Roma) tomatoes, seeded and cut into ½ inch chunks
- 2 medium cucumbers, seeded and cut into ½ inch chunks
- ½ small red onion, small dice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 ounce fresh basil (about 15 leaves), chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small chunks
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well.
- Let the salad marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Verify that the ingredients that you are using are gluten-free and this dish can be gluten-free.
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 Garden Caprese Salad contribute to your health goals:
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- 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. 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 Garden Caprese 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: Basil.
Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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