Orange Vinaigrette

By Vendela RaquelAug 18, 2024Jump to Recipe

This Orange Vinaigrette delivers a creamy and zesty bite!

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I’ve been into making homemade vinaigrettes lately and am loving the combo of dijon and honey. They make a great tag team and mix so beautifully together. Dijon is slightly sour, with a sharp and tangy profile, yet ever so creamy, while the honey is sweet and light. Mixing the two with other ingredients like olive or coconut oil, salt, and pepper blends so well. It also makes an excellent marinade for veggies and meats. Best of all, orange vinaigrette comes together in no time!

For more fruity, sunny, summery vinaigrette recipes, take a peek at this vegan Strawberry Vinaigrette made with apple cider vinegar, honey, fresh lime juice, salt, and olive oil. Or this Raspberry Vinaigrette, all of which are bright and beautiful, offering a vibrant color that will season your food and life hopefully, just right! It’s all about the simple, little joys we can harvest in life.

Is Orange Vinaigrette Healthy?

Each one of the ingredients is nutritious and so delicious. Orange juice contains vitamin C, folate, and potassium while natural honey provides a healthy dose of anti-oxidants. And while olive oil is far from low-calorie, it’s a healthy fat. For added health benefits you can scoop in some collagen or replace the vinegar with apple cider vinegar which includes copper, magnesium, and manganese.

One Ingredient swap for Multiple Variations

What’s fun about this recipe is you can keep the base and swap out the orange, resulting in many variations! Try a mixed berry vinaigrette by blending blueberries and raspberries or a yummy pomegranate vinaigrette with fresh juice. There’s also a tasty cranberry vinaigrette that uses the juice of cranberries. Want something green and herbaceous? Blend in some cilantro, and you have a vibrant cilantro dressing that’s great for seasoning or topping tacos and meats! For something completely different, transform this dressing into a honey and garlic vinaigrette by adding loads of freshly chopped garlic.

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Whisk

Combine juice, vinegar, honey, and mustard.

Emulsify

Gradually add olive oil while whisking.

Season

Adjust salt and pepper; refrigerate.

Devour!

FAQs & Tips

How to Make Ahead and Store?

Orange vinaigrette is a great recipe to make and store for later use or multiple uses! Place all your ingredients in a mason jar and shake until mixed. For optimal storage, keep the vinaigrette in the door of your fridge where it’s not as cool, reducing the chance of it hardening. If it does harden, you can set it out at room temperature or microwave it for a few seconds to liquify it again. The vinaigrette should keep well for 4 to 6 weeks in the fridge.

Do I really have to use Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice?

Freshly squeezed orange juice will enhance the flavor significantly. I also recommend adding a squeeze of lemon juice for added flavor. The more zest, the better.

Does it matter what Olive Oil I use?

Opt for a good-quality olive oil to ensure a smooth and rich texture. Personally, I like to keep two olive oils on hand: one for cooking and frying and the other for seasonings, dressings, and sauces. A great brand that doesn’t break the bank is Colavita.

Serving Suggestions

There are so many ways to enjoy this dressing. Try it with spring greens, sliced almonds, gorgonzola and avocados with some grilled chicken for protein. Or use it to marinate proteins like chicken, tofu, fish or shrimp. It can also be enjoyed over blanched asparagus, grilled sun-ripened peaches, or strawberries.

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