Citrus Vinaigrette Recipe
Citrus Vinaigrette is sweet, tangy and bursting with fresh citrus flavor! This delicious salad dressing comes together with just 6 ingredients and takes just minutes to make!
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 67kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice see note 2
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice see note 3
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey sub with maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a jar and secure with a lid. Shake the jar vigorously until the dressing has emulsified.1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 teaspoons orange zest, 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon honey, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary. Enjoy!
Notes
- Pro tip: Be sure to use fresh citrus juice as it is the star of this dressing. Store bought just doesn't have that fresh flavor.
- Use your favorite variety of oranges such as naval, mandarin, clementines or even blood oranges.
- No lemon juice? Sub it with the same amount of vinegar such as champagne, white wine, white balsamic or apple cider.
- Once refrigerated, the olive oil will harden. Allow the dressing to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before using, then shake until emulsified.
- Store citrus vinaigrette in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg