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Kale, Snap Pea, and Blueberry Salad with Lemon Ginger Dressing

This PCOS-friendly salad is delicious! And it’s packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It’s pairs nicely with roasted chicken breast or baked salmon.

Ingredients

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
1/2 tbsp miso paste
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp raw honey
4 cups kale leaves, thinly sliced
2 cups snap peas, trimmed
1 cup blueberries
5 oz feta cheese
1 cup pumpkin seeds

Directions

  1. In a blender or food processor or using an immersion blender, mix olive oil, ginger, miso paste, rice vinegar, lemon juice, and honey.

  2. In a large bowl, mix kale, snap peas, blueberries, pumpkin seeds, and feta. Add the dressing and toss to combine.

Serves 5

Notes

Substitutions
No snap peas? Snow peas, green peas, or fava beans would all work well here instead.
Not a fan of kale? Use spinach, arugula, or mixed greens instead.
No miso paste? Use 1/2 tbsp tamari sauce.

Serve with
A source of protein like chicken breast, salmon, or shrimp

Dairy-free
Replace the feta with 1 - 2 avocados cut into chunks.

Nutrition

Calories: 311
Fat: 25g
Carbs: 14g
Protein: 14g
Fiber: 4g

Notable vitamins and minerals (≥10% of RDA)
Vitamin A: 24%
Vitamin C: 28%
Calcium: 19
Iron: 21%
Vitamin K: 78%
Thiamine: 17%
Riboflavin: 31%
Niacin: 13%
Vitamin B6: 18%
Folate: 13%
Vitamin B12: 21%
Phosphorous: 35%
Magnesium: 42%
Zinc: 27%
Selenium: 13%