Lunch: Pasta Salad with Lemon and Peas
Small shell or bow-tie pasta is dressed in a light, lemony mayonnaise with green onions, fresh basil, and baby peas.
This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:
Health and fertility benefits of Pasta Salad with Lemon and Peas
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Ingredients
1 lb. bow-tie or small shell pasta
salt
1 package frozen baby peas
2 lemons
.67 c. milk
1/2 c. light mayonnaise
1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
1 c. fresh basil leaves
4 green onions
Instructions
In large saucepot, cook pasta in boiling salted water as label directs, adding frozen peas during last 2 minutes of cooking time. Drain pasta and peas; rinse with cold water and drain well.
Meanwhile, from lemons, grate 1 tablespoon peel and squeeze 3 tablespoons juice. In large bowl, with wire whisk, mix lemon peel and juice with milk, mayonnaise, pepper, basil, green onions, and 1 teaspoon salt until blended.
Add pasta and peas to mayonnaise dressing; toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate up to two days if not serving right away.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 10
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 0 | ||
| Fat 0 | ||
| Carbohydrate 0 | ||
| Protein 0 | ||
