AIP Friendly Ginger-Lime Turkey & Apple Salad
This salad is a bright, refreshing meal that feels anything but restrictive — crisp apple slices, tender turkey, and peppery greens come together in a way that's genuinely exciting to eat. The dressing is where the magic happens: fresh lime juice, grated ginger, turmeric, and coconut aminos create a punchy, slightly savory vinaigrette that coats every leaf and slice beautifully. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce here, which is a smart swap that keeps the umami depth without any of the off-limits ingredients that make so many dressings a problem on the autoimmune protocol. Scallion greens (not the white bulb), cilantro, and a touch of raw honey round out the flavor without crossing any lines. The whole thing comes together in minutes — just whisk the dressing, toss everything in a big bowl, and divide among four plates. A scatter of pomegranate arils on top adds a jewel-like pop of color and a little tartness that takes it from weeknight salad to something you'd genuinely want to serve guests.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 3 cups cooked turkey breast, thinly sliced or shredded
- 2 medium crisp apples (such as honeycrisp or fuji), cored and thinly sliced
- 4 cups mixed greens or baby arugula
- 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 3 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp lime zest
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 1 tsp raw honey
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; the ~1/4 teaspoon per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
For serving
- ¼ cup pomegranate arils (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl or jar, combine the lime juice, coconut aminos, olive oil, grated ginger, lime zest, turmeric, salt, and honey. Whisk vigorously until the dressing is uniform and the honey is fully dissolved.
- 2
Taste the dressing and adjust salt or lime juice as needed — it should be bright, slightly savory, and lightly sweet.
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