Bright Zesty Citrus Vinaigrette (Printable)

A bright, zesty blend of citrus juices creating a fresh dressing perfect for salads and seafood.

# What You 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 (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the citrus juices, vinegar, honey or maple syrup, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and citrus zest if using.
02 - Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously until the vinaigrette is emulsified and slightly thickened.
03 - Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or acid to balance flavors.
04 - Use immediately or refrigerate in a sealed jar for up to 1 week. Shake well before each use.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It transforms ordinary greens into something restaurant worthy without any fancy techniques
  • The three citrus blend creates this bright layered flavor that clears your palate and wakes everything up
  • Keep a jar in your fridge and suddenly roasted vegetables feel like a proper meal
02 -
  • If the dressing separates in the fridge, just let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes and shake it vigorously
  • The mustard is not optional here unless you plan to use an immersion blender to emulsify it
  • Room temperature ingredients whisk together much easier than cold ones straight from the fridge
03 -
  • Zest your citrus before juicing it because it is impossible to zest a squeezed fruit
  • Use a microplane or fine grater for zest to avoid the bitter white pith

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