Description
This zesty and vibrant Orange Vinaigrette is a perfect dressing to elevate your salads or roasted vegetables. Made with fresh orange juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and olive oil, this homemade vinaigrette is bursting with citrus flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Orange Vinaigrette:
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Vinaigrette: In a small mixing bowl or jar, whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard until well combined.
- Emulsify the Vinaigrette: Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously until the vinaigrette emulsifies and becomes smooth.
- Season and Serve: Stir in the orange zest, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Shake or whisk before using.
Notes
- This vinaigrette pairs beautifully with spinach salads, fruit salads, or roasted vegetables.
- For a creamier version, blend in 1 tablespoon of Greek yogurt.
- Blood oranges can be used for a more vibrant color and deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad Dressing, Condiment
- Method: Whisking, No-Cook
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
