Lunch: Apple and Walnut Salad

Bagged, mixed salad greens are one of our test-kitchen staff's favorite shortcut ingredients. Prepare the dressing right in the jar, seal it, and pop it into the fridge — it will keep for up to 3 days. Toss with the salad right before serving.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Nuts, Walnuts

Health and fertility benefits of Apple and Walnut Salad

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

1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp. cider vinegar
1 tbsp. spicy brown mustard
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. Black pepper
1 bag mixed salad greens
1 green apple
2/3 c. chopped walnuts
1/2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Instructions

In a small jar (or a container with a lid), combine the oil, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Close the lid tightly; shake until well combined.
Toss the salad greens with the apple, walnuts, and cheddar cheese. Drizzle the salad with dressing; toss to combine.

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