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★ Why You'll Love this Recipe ★
Bright, Bold Citrus Flavor
Blood orange brings a vibrant, slightly sweet citrus flavor that stands out in the best way. It’s less sharp than lemon but bolder than a navel orange, creating a perfectly balanced tangy-sweet profile. Paired with Dijon mustard and honey, this vinaigrette has just the right zip to wake up any salad.
Made with Fresh, Simple Ingredients
No preservatives, no mystery oils—just good, clean ingredients. This vinaigrette comes together with fresh-squeezed blood orange juice, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and thyme. It’s quick to whisk up or shake in a jar, and you’ll know exactly what’s going into your dressing
Elevates Everyday Salads
A basic green salad becomes something special with this drizzled on top. It pairs beautifully with arugula, goat cheese, walnuts, beets, fennel, and even fruit like strawberries or pomegranate. It adds a pop of flavor that takes salads from boring to crave-worthy.
Versatile Beyond Salads
This vinaigrette isn’t just for leafy greens—it’s great as a marinade for chicken or shrimp, or drizzled over roasted veggies. You can even spoon a little over grain bowls or use it as a dip for crusty bread. It’s a go-to dressing that adds flair to a variety of dishes.
★ Ingredients You'll Need ★
Here's a look at what you'll need to make this salad dressing:
- Blood orange, juiced.
- Lemon, juiced.
- Dijon mustard.
- Honey.
- Salt. Use sea salt for additional flavor.
- Fresh thyme. Just the leaves, remove stem.
- Olive oil. Grapeseed or avocado oil can also be used.
★ How to Make this Recipe ★
This salad dressing simple to prep. No cooking required!
Here's a look at the steps:
- Add dressing ingredients to a bowl or mason jar.
- Whisk together dressing ingredients or add lid and shake.
- Drizzle dressing over salad or store in fridge.
Simple!
★ Tips & FAQs ★
Yes, you can substitute regular oranges if blood oranges aren’t in season. The flavor will be slightly less bold and vibrant, but still delicious.
Stored in a sealed jar or airtight container, this vinaigrette will keep for up to 1 week in the refrigerator. Shake well before each use.
Use a good-quality extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor. A milder oil lets the blood orange shine, while a robust one adds a peppery depth.
Absolutely! It’s actually better after a few hours once the flavors have had time to meld. Just give it a shake before serving.
Try it as a marinade for chicken or salmon, drizzled over grain bowls, or even over roasted vegetables. It’s also great for dipping with crusty bread.
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Blood Orange Vinaigrette Dressing
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup blood orange juice (1 orange)
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice (1 lemon)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon salt more or less to taste
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves (optional)
- ½ cup olive oil
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Instructions
- Prepare the dressing. Add blood orange juice, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, and salt to a small bowl. Whisk to combine. Continue whisking then stream in olive oil until incorporated into the dressing.
- Add dressing to salad. Or store in the fridge.
Notes
- Add fresh thyme leaves for a more herbaceous flavor (optional).
- Salad dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- If the vinaigrette beings to separate in the fridge, just whisk it again or shake it up in a jar to re-emulsify it.
- Use a hand frother to quickly emulsify the dressing. Or make dressing in a mason jar with a lid and shake to emulsify.
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