Lunch: Whole Wheat Orzo Salad Recipe

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Whole Wheat Orzo Salad Recipe

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

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta (about 1 pound)
1 can (15 ounces) white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
3 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
1 English cucumber, finely chopped
2 cups (8 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1-1/4 cups pitted Greek olives (about 6 ounces), chopped
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, finely chopped
1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
1 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain orzo; rinse with cold water.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Stir in orzo. Refrigerate until serving.

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