Citrus Vinaigrette (Printable)
A bright, zesty blend of orange, lemon, and lime with olive oil and Dijon mustard.
# 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
# Directions:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the citrus juices, vinegar, honey or maple syrup, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and citrus zest until well blended.
02 - Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously until the mixture is emulsified and slightly thickened, creating a smooth, cohesive dressing.
03 - Taste the vinaigrette and adjust salt or pepper as needed to achieve balanced flavor.
04 - Use immediately on salads, roasted vegetables, or seafood. Refrigerate in a sealed jar for up to 1 week, shaking well before each use.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This dressing transforms even the most basic salad into something restaurant worthy
- It keeps beautifully in the fridge so you can make a big batch and have bright flavor all week
02 -
- The oil must be room temperature or it will refuse to blend with the citrus juices properly
- Letting the dressing sit for 15 minutes before serving makes all the flavors marry together beautifully
03 -
- Use a microplane for the garlic so it practically dissolves into the dressing
- Warm your honey slightly if it has crystallized and it will blend much easier