Citrus Vinaigrette (Printable)
A bright, zesty vinaigrette that brings fresh citrus flair to salads, roasted vegetables, and seafood dishes.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
# Steps:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together citrus juices, vinegar, honey or maple syrup, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and citrus zest until well combined.
02 - Slowly drizzle olive oil into bowl while whisking continuously until vinaigrette emulsifies and slightly thickens.
03 - Taste dressing and adjust salt or pepper as needed to balance flavors.
04 - Use immediately or transfer to sealed jar and refrigerate up to 1 week. Shake well before each use.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The three citrus blend creates layers of brightness you cant get from just one fruit
- It keeps for a whole week in the fridge so youre always seconds away from elevating a simple salad
02 -
- Room temperature ingredients emulsify better so pull everything out about 20 minutes before you start
- If your dressing separates just give it a vigorous shake and it will come right back together
03 -
- Invest in a citrus reamer it extracts way more juice than squeezing by hand
- Make a double batch since it disappears faster than you'd expect