Lunch: Butter Lettuce, Asparagus, and Hazelnut Salad Recipe | Myrecipes

Recipe by Hannah Klinger Butter lettuce, also called Boston or Bibb lettuce, is delicate; it can bruise and wilt as easily as fresh herbs. Instead of tossing together in a bowl, arrange the lettuce on individual plates before adding other elements. A tip

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Honey, Asparagus, Nuts

Health and fertility benefits of Butter Lettuce, Asparagus, and Hazelnut Salad Recipe | Myrecipes

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55. We don't have any research on Asparagus as a fertility food yet. Please leave your review below if you are able to provide details about asparagus. 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.

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
5 cups torn butter lettuce
1 cup thinly diagonally sliced asparagus
1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted
2 tablespoons shaved pecorino Romano cheese
1/4 teaspoon flake salt (such as Maldon)

Instructions

Combine juice, oil, mint, honey, and pepper in a bowl, stirring with a whisk.
Divide butter lettuce evenly among 4 plates. Top each serving with 1/4 cup asparagus, 1 tablespoon hazelnuts, and 1 1/2 teaspoons cheese. Drizzle vinaigrette evenly over salads. Sprinkle evenly with salt.

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