Citrus Vinaigrette

Winter citrus is in season and my husband’s lovely grandmother gifted us with a whole bag of delicious oranges from her tree recently.

In addition to enjoying fresh squeezed orange juice and eating endless amounts of orange wedges, this citrus vinaigrette has become quite popular at meal time. It’s the perfect compliment to leafy green salads and roasted vegetables.

Making the Citrus Vinaigrette is simple – combine minced shallot, olive oil, fresh squeezed orange juice (I used a combo of navel and Cara Cara oranges), lemon juice, white wine vinegar, salt and pepper. Shake well to combine and you have yourself a delicious dressing.

I like to make a double batch and have it on hand all week long to jazz up veggies!

Last week we had this delicious Roasted Beets with Orange Slices dish that we drizzled with citrus vinaigrette and topped with fresh chopped parsley. So simple but tasty!

If you are looking for other fresh produce that’s in season now check out this Seasonal Produce Guide!

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Citrus Vinaigrette

simple and delicious citrus vinaigrette using fresh oranges

Course dressing

Cuisine American

Keyword citrus vinaigrette, homemade salad dressing, vinaigrette, winter citrus

Prep Time 2 minutes minutes

Total Time 2 minutes minutes

Servings 1 .5 cups

Author Brynn at The Domestic Dietitian

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp fresh orange juice
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 small shallot diced
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Place all the ingredients in a jar and shake well to combine
• Season with salt and pepper as needed

Below are some delicious looking recipes that I can’t wait to try out with my surplus of oranges…

Orange Cranberry Nut Bread

via Foodal

30 Minute Healthy Orange Chicken

via The Gingered Whisk

Golden Beet Ravioli in Brown Butter Orange Sauce with Walnuts and Fennel

via Vintage Kitty

Three Citrus Vanilla Marmalade

via Feast in Thyme

What’s your favorite way to enjoy winter citrus?