Citrus Vinaigrette (Printable)
A bright, zesty dressing that brings fresh citrus flair to salads, vegetables, and seafood.
# What You’ll 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 Steps:
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 fully incorporated.
02 - Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously until the vinaigrette is emulsified and slightly thickened, creating a smooth, cohesive dressing.
03 - Taste the vinaigrette and adjust salt, pepper, or sweetener as needed to achieve desired flavor balance.
04 - Use immediately on salads, roasted vegetables, or seafood, or transfer to a sealed jar and refrigerate for up to 1 week. Shake vigorously before each use to re-emulsify.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The three citrus blend creates layers of bright flavor you cant get from just one fruit
- It comes together in literally ten minutes with ingredients you probably already have
- Keeps for a week so you can make Sunday meal prep feel luxurious all week long
02 -
- The vinaigrette will naturally separate in the fridge so let it sit at room temp for a few minutes before shaking vigorously
- Room temperature ingredients emulsify better so take the chill off your citrus if you have time
- Adjust the honey amount based on how sweet your citrus fruits are naturally
03 -
- Invest in a microplane zester it makes extracting citrus zest infinitely easier
- Make the dressing a day before serving to let the garlic mellow out