Citrus Vinaigrette
Citrus Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, to 1/3 cup
- 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar, or white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey, optional, or maple syrup for vegan
- 1 garlic clove, small, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, to 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Obtain a jar with a tight-fitting lid, ensuring it is clean and dry.
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- 2
Pour 1/4 to 1/3 cup of extra-virgin olive oil into the jar. You can use an everyday olive oil or a high-quality one for a richer flavor.
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- 3
Add 2 tablespoons of champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar to the jar. A good quality vinegar can significantly enhance the dressing's flavor.
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- 4
Squeeze 1 tablespoon of fresh orange juice directly into the jar, using a citrus juicer if available. The orange juice adds sweetness and brightness to the vinaigrette.
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- 5
Squeeze 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice directly into the jar. Lemon juice provides a zesty, fresh counterpoint to the other flavors.
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- 6
Add 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard to the mixture. Dijon mustard acts as an emulsifier, helping to bind the oil and vinegar, and adds a subtle kick.
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- 7
Grate 1 small garlic clove directly into the jar using a microplane or a fine grater.
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- 8
Add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt to the jar, adjusting to your preference.
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- 9
Grind a generous amount of fresh black pepper into the jar. You can also add other desired spices or herbs like za'atar or mint at this stage.
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- 10
Secure the lid tightly onto the jar. Shake the jar vigorously for about 30 seconds to combine all ingredients until the dressing is well emulsified and appears golden and yellow.
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- 11
Remove the lid and taste the dressing with a clean spoon. If desired for additional sweetness and emulsification, add 2 teaspoons of honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option).
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- 12
If honey was added, secure the lid tightly again and shake vigorously for another 15-20 seconds to fully incorporate it. Taste the dressing again, preferably on a leaf of the salad you plan to serve it with, to ensure the flavor is balanced to your liking.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Citrus Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, to 1/3 cup
- 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar, or white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey, optional, or maple syrup for vegan
- 1 garlic clove, small, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, to 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Obtain a jar with a tight-fitting lid, ensuring it is clean and dry.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Pour 1/4 to 1/3 cup of extra-virgin olive oil into the jar. You can use an everyday olive oil or a high-quality one for a richer flavor.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Add 2 tablespoons of champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar to the jar. A good quality vinegar can significantly enhance the dressing's flavor.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Squeeze 1 tablespoon of fresh orange juice directly into the jar, using a citrus juicer if available. The orange juice adds sweetness and brightness to the vinaigrette.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Squeeze 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice directly into the jar. Lemon juice provides a zesty, fresh counterpoint to the other flavors.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Add 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard to the mixture. Dijon mustard acts as an emulsifier, helping to bind the oil and vinegar, and adds a subtle kick.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Grate 1 small garlic clove directly into the jar using a microplane or a fine grater.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt to the jar, adjusting to your preference.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Grind a generous amount of fresh black pepper into the jar. You can also add other desired spices or herbs like za'atar or mint at this stage.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Secure the lid tightly onto the jar. Shake the jar vigorously for about 30 seconds to combine all ingredients until the dressing is well emulsified and appears golden and yellow.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Remove the lid and taste the dressing with a clean spoon. If desired for additional sweetness and emulsification, add 2 teaspoons of honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option).
⏱️ 1 min - 12
If honey was added, secure the lid tightly again and shake vigorously for another 15-20 seconds to fully incorporate it. Taste the dressing again, preferably on a leaf of the salad you plan to serve it with, to ensure the flavor is balanced to your liking.
⏱️ 1 min