Lunch: Lemony Escarole Salad with Peaches and Feta

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Lemony Escarole Salad with Peaches and Feta

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

Ingredients

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, finely grated
Pinch of sugar
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 medium heads of escarole, inner light green and white leaves only, torn into bite-size pieces
2 large peaches—halved, pitted and thinly sliced
2 cups yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced crosswise
1/2 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 1 1/2 cups)
Ground sumac (see Note) and/or dried oregano, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk the olive oil with the lemon zest, juice, garlic and sugar. Season the dressing with salt and pepper and let stand for 10 minutes.
Add the escarole, peaches, tomatoes, cucumbers and onion to the dressing and toss well. Season the salad with salt and pepper and transfer to a serving platter. Scatter the feta on top, sprinkle with the sumac and serve.

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