Cucumber Gazpacho
Cucumber Gazpacho: a snack that fits PCOS.
Adapted from Allrecipes, by Elizabeth Mervosh
- PCOS
- Anti-inflammatory
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Heart health
- Mediterranean
- Balanced
- High-fibre
- Vegetarian
- Low-carb

Ingredients
- 2 large English cucumbers
- 3 cups chopped honeydew melon
- 1 cup cubed crustless day-old white bread
- 1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 2 teaspoons honey
Method
- Thinly slice enough cucumber to measure 1/3 cup; coarsely chop the rest. Transfer cucumber slices to a small bowl; cover and chill until ready to use.
- Transfer the chopped cucumber to a blender. Add honeydew, bread cubes, 1/4 cup oil, vinegar, and 2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt. Process on low speed, gradually increasing speed to high, until cucumber mixture is very smooth and creamy, about 90 seconds.2 min timer
- Pour gazpacho into a medium bowl. Cover and chill until cold, about 1 hour.60 min timer
- Right before serving, toss reserved cucumber slices with feta cheese, mint, honey, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
- Stir gazpacho, then ladle into four shallow bowls. Top evenly with cucumber-feta mixture and drizzle with olive oil.
PCOS check: watch for added sugar, refined carbs eaten on their own, and sugary sauces. Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice: always check labels for allergens and cross-contact.
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