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A PCOS-friendly Crunchy Broccoli Apple Salad with red onion and sunflower seeds in a white bowl.

Crunchy Broccoli Apple Salad (PCOS-friendly)

Meggie Connelly MS, RD, LDN
Perfect mix of crunchy, sweet and savory in this nutrient dense salad.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Servings 6
Calories 174 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound broccoli cut into florets 
  • 1/4 red onion thinly sliced 
  • 2 apples diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar (or lemon juice) 
  • 1 tsp maple syrup 
  • 2 tbsp olive oil 
  • 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds 
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

Prep

  • Chop broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces. Chop apples and garlic. Slice onion. 
  • Place broccoli in a steamer basket over boiling water. Steam broccoli until it turns bright green. [Alternatively, you could quickly blanch the broccoli in a pot boiling water.] Drain and immediately rinse in cold water. Let stand to dry. 

Make

  • In a large bowl, whisk together garlic, vinegar, maple syrup, and olive oil. Taste and make adjustments as needed. 
  • Add broccoli to the bowl and toss with dressing. Add apples, red onion, and sunflower seeds. Toss to coat everything. 

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Notes

You can add extra protein to this salad with pre-cooked chicken, tofu, lentil or beans.

Nutrition

Serving: 6gCalories: 174kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 4gFat: 11.2gSaturated Fat: 1.4gSodium: 26mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9g
Keyword PCOS-friendly
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