Lunch: Cornucopia Salad

True to it's name, the cornucopia salad is an array of fruits and vegetables.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Nuts, Walnuts

Health and fertility benefits of Cornucopia Salad

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. 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 head iceburg lettuce, washed, patted dry, and torn into pieces
1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1 cup frozen green peas, thawed, uncooked
2 (8 oz) cans sliced water chestnuts
3 bananas, sliced, tossed in 1/4 cup lemon juice
3/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup chopped nuts, pecans, walnuts, or salted peanuts
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
3/4 cup green onions, green parts only, chopped
10 to 12 slices bacon, cooked until crisp, chopped
2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon white vinegar

Instructions

In a large rectangular dish, layer salad ingredients in order listed, stopping after the nuts. Mix dressing ingredients and let stand for 5 minutes. Frost entire top of salad with dressing, covering it completely. Sprinkle cheese, chopped green onion, and bacon over salad. Chill for 3 to 4 hours before serving.

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