Lunch: Spinach Salad with Smoked Chicken, Apple, Walnuts, and Bacon

A lovely, meal-worthy salad for your family or guests.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast, Spinach, Nuts, Walnuts

Health and fertility benefits of Spinach Salad with Smoked Chicken, Apple, Walnuts, and Bacon

Skinless chicken breast is an excellent source of the protein, as its contains 21 grams of protein for every 100 grams of breast. Additionally, chicken contains ample amounts of vitamin B6, which serves a vital function in helping to reduce the stressors that cause PCOS. Vitamin B6 help keeps your hormones at balanced levels, which is very helpful for those seeking to stem the flow of excessive testosterone and androgen Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility. 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

3/4 c. walnuts
1/4 lb. sliced bacon
2 tbsp. red-wine vinegar
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper
1/3 c. Cooking oil
.67 lb. smoked and sliced boneless chicken breast
1 lb. spinach
1 small red onion
1 tart apple

Instructions

Heat the oven to 350F°. Toast the walnuts until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Let cool.
In a large frying pan, cook the bacon until it is crisp. Drain the bacon on paper towels and then crumble it.
In a small glass or stainless-steel bowl, whisk the vinegar with the mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk in the oil.
In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the dressing with the chicken. Let sit for about 5 minutes so that the chicken absorbs the dressing. Add the walnuts, bacon, spinach, onion, apple, and the remaining dressing and toss.
Menu Suggestions: Hot garlic bread, served either plain or with a little Parmesan cheese, goes well with all the flavors here.
Wine recommendation: This substantial fall salad, with its hearty flavors, will taste great with a Beaujolais or, for something off the beaten path, a fruity Pinotage from South Africa. In either case, chill the bottle for 15 minutes or so before serving.

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