Lunch: Greek Salad with Pepperoni

Pepperoni — sliced thin, sautéed until crisp — is a tempting addition to this traditional combination of greens, vegetables, and feta cheese and makes the salad substantial enough for dinner.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Romaine Lettuce, Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Greek Salad with Pepperoni

Romaine lettuce contains chromium, which helps maintain normal blood glucose levels by making insulin more efficient. The chromium in romaine lettuce also promotes weight loss due to its ability to help control cravings, reduce hunger, and control fat in the blood. Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to.

Ingredients

1/4 lb. thin-sliced pepperoni
1/4 c. lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
1 tsp. dried oregano
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper
1/2 c. olive oil
1 large head romaine lettuce
1 English cucumber
3 tomatoes
1 red onion
1 green bell pepper
3/4 c. Kalamata olives
8 oz. feta

Instructions

In a large frying pan, cook the pepperoni over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Drain.
In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add the oil slowly, whisking. Add the lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, olives, cheese, and pepperoni and toss to coat.
Wine Recommendation: Usually salads call for white wines, the crisper and fruitier the better, but the pepperoni here points toward a red. Italy's Bardolino or Valpolicella will work well.

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