Lunch: Sesame Watercress Salad

Recipe by Carrie Purcell Fragrant, savory sesame is a beautiful complement to the crisp, peppery watercress in this salad.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Sesame Seeds, Nuts

Health and fertility benefits of Sesame Watercress Salad

Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. 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

3 bunch watercress
3 stalk celery
1/2 c. coarsely chopped roasted salted peanuts
2 tbsp. toasted sesame oil
2 tbsp. seasoned rice wine vinegar
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. chili-garlic sauce
3 tbsp. sesame seeds

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine watercress, celery, and peanuts. In a small bowl, whisk sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, and chili-garlic sauce to combine. Toss greens with dressing to coat. Divide dressed salad among plates and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

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