Lunch: Garden Bow Tie Salad Recipe

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli

Health and fertility benefits of Garden Bow Tie Salad Recipe

Broccoli is one of the non-starchy vegetables that has a very low glycemic index (GI), which is beneficial for reducing blood sugar levels. Broccoli is also a source of DIM (Diindolymethane). Diindolymethane is very effective in reducing the testosterone levels in the body, an action that would automatically curb male dominant features and regulate the estrogen levels in the system.

Ingredients

1 medium cucumber
1 medium yellow summer squash
1 medium zucchini
1 medium sweet red pepper
1 medium green pepper
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
3 cups fresh cauliflowerets
1 small red onion, finely chopped
2 packages Italian salad dressing mix
4-1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Wash the first five ingredients but do not dry; chop and transfer to a large bowl. Add remaining vegetables. Sprinkle with dry dressing mix; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 4-6 hours or overnight.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water. Add to vegetable mixture. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients. Add to salad; toss to coat.

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