Japanese Cucumber Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 medium cucumber
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 teaspoon Splenda or Stevia
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
Instructions
- Peel the cucumbers to leave alternating green stripes. Slice the cucumbers in half lengthwise and scrape the seeds out with a spoon.
- Using a mandolin, food processor, or knife, slice the cucumber into very thin slices.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, canola oil, Splenda or Stevia, and salt (optional).
- Toss the cucumbers and sesame seeds in the dressing and serve.
- Chef Tip: You can find a reasonably priced hand held slicer (also called a mandolin) in any kitchen supply store. Using it makes this salad really easy and consistent.
- MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Confirm all ingredients are gluten-free and this recipe can be made 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 Japanese Cucumber Salad contribute to your health goals:
- Sesame: Provide calcium, iron, and zinc beneficial for 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. 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 Japanese Cucumber 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: Sesame Seeds.
Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production.
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