“Since truffle oil and caviar aren’t always in the budget, learning to tweak and enhance just a few ingredients and flavor combinations can help you transform those ordinary ingredients into the extraordinary!”
~ Marcus Samuelsson
Pack a Flavor Punch!
Condiments are a great way to add some quick and varied flavor to your meals, and when you’re following the paleo autoimmune protocol (AIP), that can be a little tricky. The vast majority of condiments contain ingredients not allowed on the AIP. So, what to do? No worries…I’ve got you covered with a great list of AIP-friendly recipes:
Toppings
- Carrot Ketchup from A Clean Plate
- Homemade Horseradish from The Fitchen
- Fermented Cucumber Relish from Salixisme
- No Fail No Pound Sauerkraut from Phoenix Helix
- Roasted Garlic from Simply Recipes
- Crockpot Caramelized Onions from Phoenix Helix
- Olive Tapenade from Food Courage
- 3 Minute Pineapple Salsa from Thriving Autoimmune
- Onion and Bacon Jam from Holistically Engineered (omit black pepper)
Spreads
- Vegan Butter from A Girl Worth Saving
- Toasted Coconut Butter from The Healthy Foodie
- Blueberry Coconut Butter from Allergy Free Alaska
- Eggless Mayo from The Honest Spoonful
- Basil Aioli from Wendi’s AIP Kitchen
- No-Nut Tigernut Spread from Lichen Paleo Loving AIP
- Garlic Artichoke Spread from A Clean Plate (omit black pepper)
Dips
- Supah Guac from Wendi’s AIP Kitchen
- Mango Guacamole from Meatified
- Nightshade-Free Red Salsa from Real World AIP
- Salsa Verde from The Castaway Kitchen
- Savory Pumpkin Dip from Meatified
- Creamy Avocado Dip from 50 Shades of Avocado
- Avocado Cauliflower Hummus from Unbound Wellness
- Root Vegetable Hummus from A Squirrel in the Kitchen
Salad Dressings
- Ranch Dressing from Wendi’s AIP Kitchen
- Raspberry Salad Dressing from Meatified
- Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette from Cali-Zona
- Italian Dressing from Don’t Eat the Spatula
- Caesar Salad Dressing from Lichen Paleo Loving AIP
- Cuban Mojo Criollo (Sour Orange and Garlic Dressing) from Curious Coconut (omit black pepper and the optional cumin and paprika)
Sauces
- Blueberry BBQ Sauce from Wendi’s AIP Kitchen
- Pumpkin BBQ Sauce from Kaiku Lifestyle
- Sweet and Sour Pineapple BBQ Sauce from Sam Eats Her Nutrients
- Teriyaki Sauce from It’s All About AIP
- Basil Pesto from Go Healthy with Bea
- Arugula Pesto from The Paleo Mom
- Kale Sauce from Joanna Frankham
- Alfredo Sauce from Meatified
- Avocado Cream Sauce from The Paleo Cupboard (omit pepper)
- Tzatziki Sauce from Meatified
- Homemade Coconut Aminos from Mel Joulwan (omit black pepper)
- Chimichurri with a Twist from 50 Shades of Avocado
- Easy Tomatoless Pasta Sauce from Food Courage
- Green Curry Paste from The Paleo Mom
- Golden Turmeric Sauce from Autoimmune Wellness
Spice Blends
- AIP Curry from Phoenix Helix
- Taco Seasoning from Food Courage
- Ranch Seasoning from Meatified
- Poultry Seasoning from My Big Fat Grain Free Life
- Persian Seasoning from Meatified
Store-Bought Options
As the paleo AIP community has grown, some store-bought spice blends and condiments are now available. Convenience food on the autoimmune protocol is a true gift!
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This recipe roundup was first published in 2014 but is updated annually. Last update 9/7/23.