Easy Citrus Vinaigrette Salad Dressing Recipe
A simple zesty citrus vinaigrette salad dressing recipe, ideal for enhancing salads with a fresh and tangy flavor.
I love a good homemade salad dressing. Salad dressings are so easy to make at home and usually taste 10x better than the store-bought variety (in my opinion!). This citrus vinaigrette is no exception! It comes together in just a few minutes and absolutely enhances and elevates any salad or dish it is used in. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- This citrus vinaigrette recipe is super quick and easy to make.
- It can be used in a large variety of salads and dishes.
- It makes a great meal prep dressing as it can be stored for up to two weeks.
- Naturally vegetarian, gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free, and dairy-free.
Ingredients and Substitutes
Extra-virgin olive oil: This a great recipe for using a good quality extra-virgin olive oil in, as it is largely oil-based and the better tasting oil you use, the better the dressing will be. Having said that, when I am out of olive oil, avocado oil is my second choice.
Orange juice: Fresh orange juice or bottled works just fine here. Not only does it add some nice citrus tang, but it works as a natural sweetener too.
Lemon juice: A touch of lemon works with orange juice for an explosion of citrus flavor. Freshly squeezed or bottled will get the job done.
Apple cider vinegar: The flavor of apple cider vinegar really works well with the citrus components in this dressing recipe, all working to enhance each other. If you do not have apple cider vinegar, red wine vinegar will give a similar effect.
Honey: A small bit of honey just works well with citrus, in addition to adding a depth of flavor with its natural sweetener. If you are vegan or do not have honey on hand, agave syrup is a great alternative.
Salt and pepper: Salt and pepper work to bring out the best flavors in this vinaigrette recipe!
How to Use Citrus Vinaigrette
- Drizzle over citrus-centered fruit salads, like grapefruit salad or rujak.
- Skip the creamy mayo-based dressings and opt for this citrus vinaigrette when dressing a potato salad.
- This dressing works well with salads that contain beets, feta cheese, red onion, and/or goat cheese.
- You can use this tangy dressing as a marinade for proteins like tofu or tempeh.
- Drizzle this vinaigrette over freshly roasted vegetables.
- Use to drizzle over a bowl of quinoa or rice.
Storage
This citrus salad dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
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Citrus Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil extra virgin
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a small jar, combine the oil, orange juice, lemon juice, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper. Place the lid on the jar.
- Shake the jar vigourously until the salad dressing ingredients are well combined.
- Drizzle over a salad and enjoy or store for later use.