Lunch: Summery Waldorf Chicken Salad

This Waldorf Chicken Salad is light and refreshing, and perfect for an outdoor meal.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast, Lemon, Nuts, Walnuts

Health and fertility benefits of Summery Waldorf Chicken Salad

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 Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. 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

2 large yellow peppers
1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 tsp. vegetable oil
salt
Pepper
2 stalk celery
1/2 c. seedless grapes
1/4 c. lower-sodium chicken broth
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic
1/2 c. walnuts
8 c. mixed salad greens
3 whole-wheat pita breads

Instructions

Prepare outdoor grill for covered direct grilling on medium-high.
Toss peppers and chicken with oil and 1/8 teaspoon salt; place on hot grill grate. Cover; cook peppers 10 minutes or until charred, turning once. Cook chicken 12 to 15 minutes or until cooked through (165 degrees F), turning once. Let cool.
Finely chop celery and cut grapes in half. Place in large bowl.
In food processor, puree peppers, broth, lemon juice, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Add walnuts; pulse until finely chopped.
Chop chicken; toss with celery, grapes, and dressing. Serve with greens and pita.

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