Citrus Vinaigrette (Printable)
Fresh, zesty dressing with orange, lemon, and lime juices for salads and vegetables.
# What You Need:
→ Citrus Juices
01 - 3 tbsp fresh orange juice
02 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
03 - 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
→ Other Liquids
04 - 1 tsp white wine vinegar
05 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
06 - 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
→ Seasonings
07 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
08 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
09 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
11 - Zest of 1 lemon or orange
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together citrus juices, vinegar, honey or maple syrup, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and citrus zest until fully incorporated.
02 - Slowly drizzle olive oil into bowl while whisking continuously. Continue whisking until vinaigrette thickens and oil is fully emulsified.
03 - Taste dressing and adjust salt or pepper as needed to balance flavors.
04 - Use immediately on salads, vegetables, or seafood. For storage, transfer to sealed jar and refrigerate up to 1 week. Shake well before each use.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It transforms boring salads into restaurant quality dishes with zero effort
- Keeps for a week in the fridge, so youre always one shake away from a better meal
02 -
- The dressing will separate in the fridge and thats completely normal
- Room temperature ingredients emulsify better than cold ones straight from the fridge
03 -
- Whisk the oil in agonizingly slow for the silkiest texture
- Double the mustard if you prefer a more assertive tang