Ingredients You’ll Need
This homemade salad dressing is flavored with fresh oranges. For maximum citrus taste, you’ll need the zest and juice from one medium-sized orange. Paired with honey, apple cider vinegar, and garlic, it has a zippy, lightly sweet flavor that pairs well with practically any salad combination.
How to Make Orange Vinaigrette
In a glass jar or bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. Use a microplane to grate the orange zest from the orange and add it to the dressing. Then, cut the orange in half and juice it. Add the orange juice to the dressing. A medium-sized orange should yield 2 to 3 tablespoons of juice. (You can also use 2 mandarin oranges if needed.) You don’t want to add much more juice, or the dressing will be too runny in texture. Use a whisk to stir the ingredients together until smooth. Or, secure the lid on the jar and shake well. Taste the dressing and adjust the flavor to your liking. You can add more vinegar or a teaspoon of Dijon mustard for a more tangy flavor. Use this orange dressing over your favorite salad ingredients. It pairs well with baby spinach, chopped red onion or shallots, baked chicken, pecans, cranberries, and more. You can also make it an orange salad by adding more orange slices on top! Leftover dressing can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. Looking for more salad inspiration? Try my savory Kale Salad, Strawberry Spinach Salad, or Thai Peanut Salad. If you try this orange vinaigrette recipe, please leave a comment and star rating below letting me know how you like it!
