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Fresh Migraine Diet Salad Bowl Easy Headache Relief Recipe

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A fresh, vibrant salad bowl designed to avoid common migraine triggers, combining crisp veggies, gentle herbs, and a light lemon-olive oil dressing for headache-friendly relief.

Ingredients

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  • Mixed greens: fresh spinach, arugula, and butter lettuce (organic if possible)
  • 1/2 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded or julienned carrots
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup cooked quinoa (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, sparingly (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sunflower seeds

Instructions

  1. Rinse and dry the mixed greens using a salad spinner or gently pat dry with a kitchen towel to keep everything crisp (about 5 minutes).
  2. Peel and thinly slice the cucumber, shred or julienne the carrots, and dice the ripe avocado, ensuring it is soft but firm (7-8 minutes).
  3. Roughly chop parsley and basil, keeping the cuts rustic for texture (2 minutes).
  4. If using quinoa, rinse 1/2 cup quinoa under cold water, combine with 1 cup water in a small pot, bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool (15 minutes, can be done ahead).
  5. Make the dressing by combining 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, a pinch of sea salt, and a little black pepper if using in a small bowl or jar. Whisk or shake well until emulsified. Adjust seasoning to taste (2 minutes).
  6. Toast the sunflower seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Remove when fragrant and golden. Let cool (5 minutes).
  7. In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, cucumber, carrots, avocado, herbs, cooked quinoa, and sunflower seeds. Pour dressing over the top and toss gently but thoroughly (3-4 minutes).
  8. Serve immediately. The salad is best fresh but can be held in the fridge for up to 4 hours before serving. If prepping early, hold off on dressing to keep greens crisp.

Notes

If avocado is underripe, slice thinly and add just before serving to avoid browning. Be gentle when tossing after adding dressing to keep avocado from turning mushy. Keep ingredients fresh and cool to avoid dull flavors and potential triggers. Toast seeds separately to preserve crunch. Dress lightly with lemon-olive oil combo to avoid overwhelming the palate. Substitute quinoa with brown rice or omit grains for a lighter bowl. Use apple cider vinegar instead of lemon juice if sensitive to citrus.

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