Lunch: Hardy Greens With Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette

Recipe by Natalie Chanin & Butch Anthony Be on the lookout for collards with smaller, tender leaves. If using more mature bunches, cut into thin ribbons instead of tearing.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Kale, Lemon, Cranberries, Honey

Health and fertility benefits of Hardy Greens With Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette

Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries. Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Researchers believe that cranberries contain substances that prevent infection-causing bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract walls. However, store-bought cranberry juice is typically all sugar - so make sure to stick with straight cranberries. One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55.

Ingredients

2 garlic cloves, finely grated
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
4 cups torn collard greens
4 cups torn turnip greens, beet greens, and/or kale
3/4 cup dried cranberries, divided

Instructions

Whisk garlic, oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and honey in a large bowl; season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
Add collard greens and turnip greens to vinaigrette and toss to coat. Add half of cranberries, season with salt and pepper, and toss again to combine.
Top salad with remaining cranberries just before serving.

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