Candida Diet Friendly Mediterranean Beef and Cucumber Salad Bowl

Total time30 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time15 min

Candida Diet Friendly Mediterranean Beef and Cucumber Salad Bowl

Bright, herby, and deeply satisfying, this bowl brings together warm spiced ground beef and a crisp Mediterranean salad in a way that feels indulgent without working against your wellness goals. The beef is seasoned with cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano — bold, fragrant spices that add serious depth without any sugar, vinegar-heavy sauces, or processed condiments that can sneak into similar dishes. Apple cider vinegar in the dressing is a smart choice here, as it's one of the few tangy options that tends to be well-tolerated on a candida-conscious eating plan. Fresh cucumber, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and a generous handful of parsley and mint keep the salad lively and cooling against the warm, savory beef. Everything comes together in under 30 minutes and serves four, making it a genuinely practical weeknight dinner rather than a weekend project. The whole bowl is built from real, whole ingredients — no grains, no added sugars, nothing processed — so you can eat a full, flavorful plate and feel good about every bite.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the beef

1 lb ground beef (85/15)
1 tbsp olive oil
Filippo Berio Olive Oil 25.3 fl oz Filippo Berio Olive Oil 50.7 fl oz Bertolli Cooking Olive Oil 50.72 oz Pompeian Olive Oil Classic Mediterranean - 16 Fl. Oz.Vigo® 100% Pure Olive Oil
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1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

For the dressing

3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp salt

For the salad

2 english cucumbers, halved lengthwise and sliced into half-moons
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
¼ cup fresh mint leaves, roughly torn
¼ cup fresh dill, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, whisk together the 3 tbsp olive oil, apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 1/4 tsp salt until combined. Set aside.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onion, parsley, mint, and dill, if using. Drizzle with the dressing and toss to coat. Set aside while you cook the beef.

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