Lunch: Roasted Pepper, Cucumber, and Tomato Salad

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Roasted Pepper, Cucumber, and Tomato Salad

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to.

Ingredients

1 large green bell pepper
3 (6-to 8-ounce) tomatoes, halved, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 large English hothouse cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, cut into 1/2 -inch cubes
3/4 cup oil-cured black olives, pitted, quartered
2/3 cup chopped red onion
1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
5 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

Char pepper over gas flame or in broiler until blackened. Enclose in plastic bag 15 minutes. Peel, seed, and cut pepper into 1/3-inch cubes. Place in large bowl. Add tomatoes, cucumber, olives, onion, and parsley. Whisk oil and lemon juice in small bowl to blend; season with salt and pepper, then mix into vegetables. Let vegetables marinate at least 15 minutes before serving. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

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