Golden Quinoa Salad with Fresh Herbs and Lime

Name: Golden Quinoa Salad with Fresh Herbs and Lime
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 2 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1/3 cup olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 1/2 cup fresh mint, finely chopped; 1 bell pepper, diced; 1 cucumber, diced; 1 carrot, diced; Salt and pepper to taste

A passionate home cook created this salad after her husband was diagnosed with histamine intolerance. She was determined to create delicious, nutritious, and vibrant meals that both of them could enjoy. This salad quickly became their go-to lunch option, and it never fails to brighten their day.

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Servings1 Person

Why suitable for low histanmine diet

This salad is part of a low-histamine diet because it comprises ingredients low in histamine and avoids those that liberate histamine. Quinoa, fresh herbs, and vegetables used in this recipe are not known to trigger histamine release, making this a nutritious and delicious option for people with histamine intolerance.

Ingredients

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1 cup quinoa

2 cups water

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

1/3 cup olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped

1/2 cup fresh mint, finely chopped

1 bell pepper, diced

1 cucumber, diced

1 carrot, diced

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

0Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water.
1In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the quinoa and salt, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pan. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is fluffy and the water has been absorbed. Let it cool to room temperature.
2In a large bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, and minced garlic to create a dressing.
3Add the cooled quinoa, chopped herbs, bell pepper, cucumber, and carrot to the bowl. Toss everything together until the ingredients are evenly distributed and the quinoa is well coated in the dressing.
4Season with salt and pepper, then refrigerate until ready to serve.

Tipps

Rinse Quinoa Thoroughly

Always rinse quinoa before cooking to remove its natural coating, called saponin, which can sometimes make it taste bitter or soapy.

Keep Your Vegetables Crisp

For the crispest vegetables, chop them just before you plan to eat the salad and not earlier. This way, they retain their crunch and freshness.

Adjust Your Seasonings

Taste the salad after chilling. If needed, adjust the salt, pepper, and lime juice to your liking before serving.

Use Fresh Herbs

Fresh herbs make all the difference in this dish. If you don't have cilantro and mint, you might also try fresh flat-leaf parsley or even basil.

Nutrition Facts

Calories300
Protein8g
Carbs35g
Fat15g
Fiber5g

Remember that everyone's tolerance to histamine can be different, so it's important to pay attention to your body and adjust your diet accordingly. Always discuss dietary changes with a healthcare professional.

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