Lunch: Mâche, Parmesan, Pear, and Walnut Salad

A lovely twist on the traditional pear and blue cheese pairing. Tender lamb's lettuce and toasted walnuts provide great contrasting textures. Use a vegetable peeler to make thin shavings of Parmesan.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Nuts, Walnuts

Health and fertility benefits of Mâche, Parmesan, Pear, and Walnut Salad

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. Walnuts are low on the glycemic index. What’s more, they also lower the glycemic index of other foods that you eat in conjunction with these nuts. Any kind of nuts provide a healthy source of fat and a great way to encourage PCOS weight loss.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon dry Sherry
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 cups mâche (lamb's lettuce) or mixed baby greens (about 4 ounces)
1 cup fresh Parmesan shavings (about 2 ounces)
1 large firm Bosc pear, peeled, halved, cored, cut crosswise into thin slices (about 8 ounces)
1/3 cup walnuts, toasted (about 1 1/2 ounces)
1 shallot, peeled, thinly sliced

Instructions

Whisk mustard, Sherry, and red wine vinegar in medium bowl to blend. Gradually add oil, whisking until well blended. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
Toss mâche, Parmesan, pear, walnuts, and shallot in large bowl to combine. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Divide among plates and serve.

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