Summer is breathing down my back-sending some warm temperatures before the date I've circled on my calendar for when I'm ready for this heat. Nevertheless, it seems to be here early. Thus I've pulled out one of my favorite recipes to make ahead of time to have an easy dinner that requires not turning on the oven (hint - I make this recipe in the morning so it's cool and nicely refrigerated by dinner).
At a Glance:
Prep time: 30 min | Cook time: 20-25min
Servings: 6
PCOS Friendly Pasta Salad - a Dream Come True!
Pasta salad was something I never looked forward to at barbeques. It just seemed blah. Then I was commissioned to make a gluten free pasta salad for a family event. I'm not one to shy away from challenges. My goal was this: make it fabulous, make it higher protein, increase fiber, and make it CREAMY! Well, I challenge you to try this recipe out and see if it isn't just that! High protein, high fiber, delicious, and a treat to yourself because you can make ahead of time and keep in your fridge for an easy meal for days!
Why This Recipe Works for Blood Sugar Balance
Typical pasta salads use a wheat pasta, this recipe leans on the help of bean based pastas so you can increase fiber, decrease overall carbs and increase protein. We've also chosen to add chicken to boost the protein profile. Pair this with your typical barbecue sides a hamburger and some watermelon, and you'll be glad you showed up to the barbecue. Oh, did I mention we used plain greek yogurt as the dressing base? Hello more protein!
Why This Recipe Works in Your Kitchen
This dressing is made with lots of spices, making the ingredient list feel super long, Don't be intimidated though, you likely have all these spices dried and in your spice cabinet already.