Lunch: Shaved Zucchini Salad with Macadamia Nuts

Recipe by Three Blue Ducks, Sydney, Australia Banish flashbacks of bland zucchini with this crunchy, cheesy, salty, citrusy salad.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Honey, Nuts

Health and fertility benefits of Shaved Zucchini Salad with Macadamia Nuts

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55. 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.

Ingredients

1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon soy sauce
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds mixed zucchini and summer squash, thinly sliced
2 cups baby sorrel leaves or other small greens
3 tablespoons unsalted, roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1/2 ounce Parmesan, finely grated
1/3 cup unsalted, roasted macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped

Instructions

Whisk lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, mustard, honey, and soy sauce in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Add zucchini and squash, sorrel, and pumpkin seeds and toss to combine. Serve salad topped with Parmesan, macadamia nuts, and more pepper.

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