My fresh Low Histamine Salad Dressing is quick, easy and delicious on all your favorite salads. If you're like me and are dealing with histamine intolerance or Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), this is a dressing for you! In our case, it can be tricky to find super simple, delicious recipes that feel safe to enjoy. Right? That's why I've been making this Low Histamine Salad Dressing pretty much weekly. I love that it's freshly made, vegan and dairy free. Plus, it's made with whole ingredients that are usually easy to tolerate if you're on a low histamine diet.
It's great for all your favorite salads, over a side dish or to brighten up a main meal. Nothing fancy, just really tasty. This homemade recipe with minimal ingredients is a great alternative to store-bought dressings. I love that it's a from-scratch staple that supports better digestion and my immune system and skips ingredients that can flare allergy-like symptoms. If you loved this recipe, try more low histamine staples like my Low Histamine Broth, this Low Histamine Ketchup and my Low Histamine Ranch Dressing. Here's a round-up of the Low Histamine Recipes I make over and over.
What is Histamine Intolerance?
A low histamine diet involves reducing the amount of histamine you consume through food and avoiding foods that trigger your body to release more histamine. Histamine is a chemical involved in immune responses and it's also found in many foods- especially aged, fermented or leftover ones (which really sucks!!). For people who don't break it down well, histamine can build up and lead to inflammation, allergic-like reactions and chronic symptoms.
Read my full article on my low histamine diet and journey here.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
This Low Histamine Salad Dressing is a great alternative to store bought dressings.
It's healthy and light and very much allergy friendly.
You won't even need to take out your blender. It whips together quickly in a bowl.
It has a yummy, fresh taste that goes well with most salads.
You can use fresh or frozen herbs in this recipe - it's so convenient.
It brightens up salads, side dishes and can even work over chicken and fish.
In addition to being allergy friendly, it's also vegan, dairy free and gluten free.
Equipment Needed
All you'll need is a bowl and whisk to make your dressing in.
Ingredients Needed
Olive oil: Use a good quality extra virgin olive oil as the flavor will really shine through.
Apple cider vinegar: For the acidic balance in this Low Histamine Salad Dressing. Using a good quality apple cider vinegar is great for the gut and it is the lowest histamine type of vinegar.
Fresh herbs: I used dill, basil and chives but parsley, thyme and tarragon are great, too.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1: Get your ingredients out and ready.
Step 2: Add all the vinegar and oil to a bowl and whisk to combine.
Step 3: Add the herbs and whisk them into the dressing.
Storage
This Low Histamine Salad Dressing keeps beautifully in the refrigerator for about 7 days. You can also freeze it!
Variations
If you're not sensitive to citrus, add in some freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Whisk in a tablespoon of tahini for a creamy version.
For a gut healing version, add in some freshly grated ginger and a teaspoon of aloe juice.
Make a blended version if you prefer a smoother texture.
How To Serve
This Low Histamine Salad Dressing is actually pretty versatile. Here are a couple of ways I like to use it:
- As a dressing for all my favorite salads - spring, summer, fall salads; it's great with all of them.
- Drizzled over grilled chicken breast or steak.
- Tossed with grilled or roasted veggies as a side dish.
- As a dip for sliced of gluten free bread.
Recipe FAQ
What sauces can you have on a low histamine diet?
Creamy Low Histamine Pesto and Low Histamine Ketchup are other low histamine sauce and dressing recipes.
Does ranch dressing have histamine?
Try my Low Histamine Ranch Dressing for a low histamine version of a ranch dressing.
Which vinegar has the least histamine?
Apple cider vinegar has the least amount of histamine in it.
Is this salad dressing dairy free?
Yes, it's 100% dairy free.
Is this dressing nut free?
Yes, it contains no nuts at all.
What else can I use this dressing on besides salad?
You can use this Low Histamine Salad Dressing on grilled fish, chicken, steak or over roasted veggies.
Is balsamic vinaigrette low in histamine?
No, it is not.
Related Recipes
Be sure to try these fun recipes ideas next:
Blueberry Vanilla Low Histamine Smoothie
Fresh Herb Low Histamine Chicken
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Low Histamine Salad Dressing
Equipment
- 1 bowl
- 1 whisk
Ingredients
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup fresh herbs I used dill, basil and chives
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Combine ingredients in a bowl with a whisk.
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