Lunch: Shaved Broccoli-Apple Salad with Tarragon Dressing and Bacon

Recipe by Katherine Cobbs Hands-on: 15 min. Total: 3 hr. 15 min.This is a refreshing new twist on the broccoli-and-bacon picnic standard that sometimes gets drenched in mayonnaise dressing.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli, Lemon, Apples

Health and fertility benefits of Shaved Broccoli-Apple Salad with Tarragon Dressing and Bacon

Broccoli is one of the non-starchy vegetables that has a very low glycemic index (GI), which is beneficial for reducing blood sugar levels. Broccoli is also a source of DIM (Diindolymethane). Diindolymethane is very effective in reducing the testosterone levels in the body, an action that would automatically curb male dominant features and regulate the estrogen levels in the system. Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Apples will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

Ingredients

3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon whole-grain Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1/3 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons canola mayonnaise
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
12 ounces broccoli florets
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 Jazz or Gala apples, cored and cut into wedges
2 applewood-smoked bacon slices, cooked and crumbled

Instructions

Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl, and let stand for 10 minutes. Add yogurt, mayonnaise, and tarragon; stir with a whisk.
With processor on, add broccoli through the food chute of a food processor fitted with the slicer attachment. Transfer broccoli to a bowl. Add juice to bowl of food processor. Repeat procedure with apples; add apples to bowl with broccoli.
Combine dressing and broccoli mixture; toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours. Stir in bacon just before serving.

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