Salads

Black & Blue Spinach Salad shown overhead. There is endive and jicama in the salad, and it's dressed with a citrus vinaigrette. There are small bowls of blackberries and blueberries nearby.

Black & Blue Spinach Salad

This nutritious Black & Blue Spinach Salad is named for the berries on top. You can use it as a side salad, or add your favorite protein to make it a meal!

Dairy-free Caesar Dressing from overhead in a small earthenware bowl with cracked pepper on top. There are makings for Caesar salad nearby, including Romaine lettuce, garlic, and pinch bowls of salt and pepper (an AIP re-introduction).

Dairy-free Caesar Dressing (Paleo/AIP)

This Dairy-free Caesar Dressing (Paleo/AIP) is also egg free! Enjoy this zesty dressing on some fresh Romaine lettuce, and add your favorite protein, if you like.

Overhead view of Mediterranean Chicken Salad (AIP/Paleo) in cucumber boats on a bed of lettuce. It sits on a scalloped plate with a knife and fork nearby.

Mediterranean Chicken Salad (AIP/Paleo)

This Mediterranean Chicken Salad (AIP/Paleo) is not your mama’s chicken salad! It is fresh, fragrant, punchy and spicy, and can be served two ways.

Overhead view of Tropical Salmon Salad w/Vanilla Citrus Dressing. The plate sits on a distressed white background and a cream-colored napkin. A fork and knife are nearby.

Tropical Salmon Salad w/Vanilla Citrus Dressing

Tropical Salmon Salad w/Vanilla Citrus Dressing is a light and intriguing meal. Grind some vanilla salt on top to really level it up!

Scene with Spinach Cherry Summer Salad topped with avocado cilantro dressing on a wooden table

Spinach Cherry Summer Salad

This beautiful Spinach Cherry Summer Salad takes advantage of fresh, seasonal cherries. It’s topped with a zesty avocado dressing. Yum!

Avocado Cilantro Dressing/Dip on a wooden table with a cut avocado, green onions, limes and cilantro nearby

Avocado Cilantro Dressing/Dip

Avocado Cilantro Dressing/Dip is thick and creamy without using any dairy or coconut. Use it as a salad dressing, or a dunking sauce!

Overhead view of Bright Cucumber Salad in a purple bowl, garnished with fresh mint. There is a small pitcher nearby, containing vinaigrette.

Bright Cucumber Salad (AIP/Paleo)

This Bright Cucumber Salad (AIP/Paleo) gets its breeziness from fresh mint and dill. It is the perfect side dish for grilling season meals!

Massaged kale, roasted butternut squash and shallots, topped with pomegranate arils and dressed with a creamy tigernut dressing in a large salad bowl

Kale Butternut Salad

This Kale Butternut Salad is crave-worthy! Massaged kale and roasted veg topped with pomegranate, and dressed with a creamy tigernut dressing? Yes, please!

Apple Fennel Salad

So easy and so elegant! This beautiful salad sits happily next to some fish or chicken, but works well as a main dish, too, when you add a protein.

Mediterranean Salad w/Shrimp

This Mediterranean Salad w/Shrimp is light and bright with an occasional hit of saltiness. It’s for everyone – not just folks on the AIP!

Beet Carrot Salad with Orange Ginger Dressing atop baby spinach greens topped with toasted tigernuts

Beet Carrot Salad w/Orange Ginger Dressing

Beet Carrot Salad w/Orange Ginger Dressing is colorful, flavorful, and nutrient-ful. It is delicious enough even for beet haters to love it!

Flatlay of Spring Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette on a white plate with blue napkins

Spring Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

Spring Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette is spring on a plate! Butter lettuce, strawberries, and caramelized onions love this vinaigrette.

Overhead view of Southwest Spinach Salad (AIP/Paleo)

Southwest Spinach Salad (AIP/Paleo)

Southwest Spinach Salad combines some surprise elements like roasted plantains and raw jicama with the traditional flavors of lime and cilantro. So good!

Christmas Kale Salad With Citrus Dressing in a large glass bowl with silver salad servers

Christmas Kale Salad w/Citrus Dressing

This zingy Christmas Kale Salad with Citrus Dressing is so versatile! Serve it as a side dish, or add a protein to make it a meal.

AIP Caesar Dressing/Chicken Caesar Salad

Lunches on the AIP need not be much of a challenge.  I usually eat leftovers, but sometimes, I want a little some’um-some’um.  This salad is one of my go-to lunches, or light dinner items.  Hopefully, you’ve made some Falling-off-the-bone Crockpot Chicken to have handy (See how all this comes together? […]