Lunch: Grilled Calamari Salad

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Honey

Health and fertility benefits of Grilled Calamari Salad

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.

Ingredients

1 pound fresh calamari, rinsed and dried
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions
1/4 cup sliced mild banana peppers
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 large tomato, diced
Juice of 1 lime, plus wedges for serving

Instructions

Preheat a grill. Toss the calamari with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and grill for 2 minutes per side. Allow to cool, and then slice into rings, cutting tentacles into bite-size pieces. Combine the remaining olive oil, the lemon juice and honey in a large bowl; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and some black pepper. Add the grilled calamari, onions, peppers, parsley and tomatoes. Toss together, squeeze the lime juice over the top and serve with lime wedges.

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