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Citrus Vinaigrette

Citrus Vinaigrette featuring seasonal winter citrus is light, delicious and naturally sweetened with oranges and lemons.

citrus vinaigrette in pour bottle with sliced oranges and juicer surrounding it

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.

bowl of citrus vinaigrette next to orange squeezer, and sliced oranges

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!

beet and orange salad with citrus vinaigrette on side and sliced oranges in top corner

 

beet and orange salad on white plate with oranges in background

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

sliced lemons, grapefruit, oranges and limes piled on top of each other

 

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
Total Time 2 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

cranberry nut bread next to bowl of cranberries and oranges cut in half

via Foodal

 

30 Minute Healthy Orange Chicken

orange chicken on a bed of white rice garnished with fresh orange slices and scallions

via The Gingered Whisk

 

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

bowl of ravioli with a orange walnut fennel sauce

via Vintage Kitty

 

Three Citrus Vanilla Marmalade

citrus marmalade on top of toasted english muffin

via Feast in Thyme

What’s your favorite way to enjoy winter citrus?

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