AIP Salad Dressing Roundup: 31 Days of Salads!

One common comment I hear about the Autoimmune Protocol is that oil-based dressings (lemon juice and olive oil, I’m looking at you!) get boring and people start craving for dressings with more oomph after a while.  For sure, salads aren’t just about the dressings but the vegetables instead, but it’s always nice to have some tasty dressings.  So here’s a roundup of tasty and creative AIP-compliant dressings that are guaranteed salad game-changers!  With 31 different recipes, you’ve got the whole of August covered!

Thick and creamy dressings:

1. AIP Caesar Dressing (He Won’t Know it’s Paleo)
2. Coconut Milk-based Dressing (Heal Me in the Kitchen)
3. Vegan Green Goddess Dressing (The Foodie Dietitian)
4. Yogurt Dill Dressing (The Paleo Partridge)

Fruity Dressings

1. Avocado Peach Dressing (Well Belly)
2. Blueberry Balsamic Vinaigrette (Provincial Paleo)
3. Blueberry Basil Dressing (The Paleo Partridge)
4. Cherry Salad Dressing (Meatified) Note: Omit the black pepper for strict AIP.  If making the salad, leave out the goat’s cheese
5. Citrus Beet Salad Dressing (Beyond the Bite)
6. Cranberry Vinaigrette (Meatified) Note: Omit the black pepper for strict AIP
7. Mojo Criollo (Sour Orange and Garlic) Dressing (The Curious Coconut) Note: Omit spices such as black pepper, cumin, paprika for strict AIP
8. Orange Creamsicle Dressing (The Paleo Partridge)
9. Orange-Avocado Dressing (Autoimmune Paleo)
10. Paleo Raspberry Salad Dressing (Meatified)
11. Raspberry Mint COYO Dressing (The Paleo Partridge)
12. Strawberry Rosemary Dressing (Meatified)

For all of you ranch lovers:

1. Coconut Milk Ranch Dressing (Blissful Basil) Note: Omit the black pepper for strict AIP
2. Paleo Ranch Dressing made creamy with the addition of palm shortening (He Won’t Know it’s Paleo)
3. Paleo Ranch Dressing that is based on avocado mayo (Paleo Cajun Lady)
4. Ranch Dressing (The Gingered Nectarine)
5. Vegan Avocado Ranch Dressing (Feed Me Rachel)

Oil-based vinaigrettes:

1. Anchovy Vinaigrette (AIP Lifestyle)
2. Bacon Olive Salad Dressing that has umami writted all over it! (Living Well with Hashimotos)
3. Basic Balsamic Vinaigrette (Salixisme)
4. Caper Anchovy Dressing (Fresh Tart)
5. Greek Salad Vinaigrette (Enjoying This Journey)
6. Homemade Italian Dressing (Don’t Eat the Spatula)
7. Lemon-Olive Oil Dressing (Strictly Delicious) The turmeric makes the difference!
8. Mason Jar Salad Dressing (Petra8paleo)
9. Nutrient Dense Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing (Fermented Food Lab)
10. Orange Blossom Dressing (Healing Family Eats)

 I hope you’ll find some dressing recipes that you’ll like!  What’s your fave salad dressing?

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Cover image based on “Spectacular Salad Bar” by Kevin Krejci, CC-BY-2.0.