Lunch: Chicory and Asian Pear Salad with Membrillo Vinaigrette

Recipe by Miles Thompson, SHED Restaurant, Healdsburg Membrillo lends subtle sweetness to the dressing; look for it at any well-stocked cheese counter.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Nuts, Walnuts

Health and fertility benefits of Chicory and Asian Pear Salad with Membrillo Vinaigrette

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

1/3 cup Sherry or red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons membrillo (quince paste) or orange marmalade
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
2 medium Asian pears, cut into bite-size pieces
8 cups mixed chicories (such as radicchio, escarole, and/or frisee), torn into 2" pieces
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

Instructions

Heat vinegar in a small saucepan over medium. Add membrillo, whisking to dissolve, then whisk in mustard. Season with salt and pepper; let cool.
Toss pears and chicories in a large bowl. Whisk oil into membrillo mixture; season with salt. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper.
Serve topped with walnuts.

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