Citrus Vinaigrette Dressing (Printable version)
Fresh, zesty blend of orange, lemon, and lime with olive oil creates a versatile dressing.
# 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:
01 - Whisk together citrus juices, vinegar, honey or maple syrup, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and citrus zest in a medium bowl until well blended.
02 - Slowly drizzle olive oil into the mixture while whisking continuously to create a smooth emulsion. Continue whisking until slightly thickened.
03 - Taste the vinaigrette and adjust salt or pepper as needed to balance flavors.
04 - Use immediately or transfer to a sealed jar. Refrigerate for up to 1 week, shaking well before each use.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It transforms ordinary salads into something restaurant worthy with almost zero effort
- The three citrus blend creates depth that single fruit dressings just cant match
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- The oil will solidify in the fridge but quickly returns to liquid at room temperature
- Always give it a good shake before using since separation is completely natural
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- Room temperature ingredients emulsify more easily than cold ones straight from the fridge
- Zest your citrus before juicing, its much harder to get zest from a squeezed fruit