Warmed Vegetable Salad With Some Low Histamine Fruitiness

So, what do we think of low histamine fruits in salads? Controversial I know! This is a filling salad, with fresh toppings which ensure a flavour packed meal. The secret is to warm the grapes!

Give this low histamine recipe a try and see what you think.

Servings: 2

Special notes: The secret to elevating a salad is including cooked produce. Warming up grapes will enhance the flavour tremendously, do not skip this step!  

Ingredients:

4 tbsp coconut flakes (roasted) ✅

1/2 red bell pepper, cut into bite-sized pieces ✅

1 large carrot, cut into discs ✅

1 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped ✅

8 large grapes, halved ✅

1/3 cup blueberries ✅

1/3 cup blackberries ✅

3 tbsp olive oil ✅

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 🤔 OR verjus ✅

1 pinch of salt ✅

1/2 head of iceberg lettuce, washed and cut into bite sized pieces ✅

1 tbsp coconut oil for the pan ✅

Instructions: 

1. Warm the oven to 300ºF. Roast your coconut flakes for 10 minutes.

2. Wash your produce. Put the blueberries, blackberries, mint, lettuce in a bowl.

3. Warm a saute pan over medium heat and add the coconut oil. When warm, add the carrots and bell peppers, stir while they are cooking. Add grapes to the pan, and continue to stir for 10 minutes. The grapes should still be firm when done cooking, just lightly softened.

4. When the coconut is ready, remove from the oven and set aside. Allow them to cool before using.

5. Place your lettuce mixture on a plate, cover with warmed vegetables, sprinkle with coconut. Drizzle with olive oil and apple cider vinegar.

6. Serve immediately, and enjoy!