Candida Diet Friendly Turmeric-Ginger Quinoa Tabbouleh

Total time45 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time15 min

Candida Diet Friendly Turmeric-Ginger Quinoa Tabbouleh

This grain-based take on a classic herb salad is bright, fresh, and genuinely satisfying — the kind of bowl that looks stunning on the table and tastes even better than it looks. Quinoa stands in for the traditional bulgur wheat, making it a smart fit for anyone managing yeast overgrowth since it's a complete protein that digests cleanly without feeding the problem. The dressing is where things get really interesting: both fresh and ground turmeric are whisked together with grated ginger, lemon juice, and good olive oil, turning the whole salad a gorgeous golden hue while delivering serious anti-inflammatory credentials. Parsley and mint are the backbone of any proper tabbouleh, and here they're chopped fine and tossed generously so every bite is herby and vibrant. Cucumber, tomato, and scallion greens round out the vegetables, keeping the ingredient list clean and free of anything that would raise a red flag on a candida-conscious eating plan. A handful of pomegranate seeds scattered over the top at serving adds a jewel-like pop of color and a little sweetness without derailing the overall balance. This is the kind of recipe that proves eating with intention doesn't have to mean eating boringly.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the quinoa

1 cup white quinoa
1 ¾ cups water
¼ tsp salt

For the dressing

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
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3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 ½ lemons)
1 tsp fresh turmeric, peeled and finely grated
1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
½ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
¼ tsp salt

For the salad

2 cups flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (about 1 large bunch)
½ cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
4 medium tomatoes, cored, seeded, and finely diced
2 persian cucumbers, finely diced
4 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced

For serving

¼ cup pomegranate seeds (optional)
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Instructions

1
Rinse the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer under cold running water for 30 seconds, then drain well. Combine the rinsed quinoa, water, and 1/4 tsp salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the water is fully absorbed and the quinoa tails have unfurled, about 13–15 minutes.
2
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the quinoa steam, covered, for 5 minutes. Uncover, fluff with a fork, and spread the quinoa onto a large mixing bowl or sheet pan to cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes.

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