AIP Friendly Honey Lime Dressing
Bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, this citrus dressing is the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle over everything. Freshly squeezed lime juice and zest give it a sharp, clean backbone, while raw honey rounds out the acidity without tipping into cloying territory. A touch of finely grated ginger and ground turmeric add warmth and depth — and both happen to be staples that fit comfortably within an elimination-style approach to eating. Extra-virgin olive oil gets whisked in slowly until the whole thing emulsifies into a silky, cohesive pour. Store-bought dressings are one of the trickiest categories to navigate when you're avoiding grains, legumes, seed oils, and nightshades, so having a reliable homemade version in your back pocket is genuinely useful. Optional fresh cilantro adds a herby lift if you're in the mood, but the dressing holds its own without it. This recipe makes enough to dress a generous salad for six, and it comes together in under five minutes.
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6 servings
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 2 tbsp raw honey
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; the ~1 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.
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the lime juice, lime zest, honey, grated ginger, turmeric, and salt in a small bowl or jar and whisk together until the honey is fully dissolved and the mixture is uniform.
- 2
Drizzle in the olive oil in a slow, steady stream while whisking constantly until the dressing is emulsified and slightly thickened, with no visible separation.
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