AIP Friendly Tangy Herb Vinaigrette
Bright, zippy, and packed with real flavor, this vinaigrette brings together apple cider vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of honey for a dressing that tastes anything but restrictive. Ground turmeric and ginger give it a warm, golden depth that makes even a simple green salad feel intentional and nourishing. Store-bought dressings are one of the trickiest categories to navigate when you're following a strict elimination protocol — they're loaded with seed oils, emulsifiers, and mystery spices that can quietly derail your progress. This one is made entirely from whole, compliant ingredients you can actually pronounce, whisked together in minutes. The slow drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil creates a beautifully emulsified dressing that clings to every leaf rather than pooling at the bottom of the bowl. A spoonful of finely chopped fresh parsley at the end adds a pop of color and a clean, herby finish if you have it on hand. With eight servings per batch, it's worth making a full jar at the start of the week so you always have something ready to go.
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8 servings
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- 1 tsp honey
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; the ~1/8 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.
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, grated garlic, honey, turmeric, ginger, and sea salt. Whisk together until the honey is fully dissolved and the mixture looks uniform.
- 2
While whisking constantly, pour in the olive oil in a slow, steady stream until the dressing is emulsified and slightly thickened — it should coat the back of a spoon lightly and not separate immediately when you stop whisking.
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