Description
A vibrant and refreshing citrus vinaigrette featuring fresh orange, lemon, and lime juices blended with honey, Dijon mustard, and extra virgin olive oil to create a perfectly balanced dressing ideal for salads or as a marinade.
Ingredients
Vinaigrette Ingredients
- Freshly squeezed orange juice: 1/4 cup (about 2 oranges)
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice: 2 tablespoons (about 1 lemon)
- Freshly squeezed lime juice: 2 tablespoons (about 1 lime)
- Extra virgin olive oil: 1/2 cup
- Honey: 1 tablespoon (adjust to taste)
- Dijon mustard: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste)
- Black pepper: 1/4 teaspoon (or to taste)
- Optional: Zest of 1 orange, lemon, and lime
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the fresh citrus fruits, honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper to start your vinaigrette preparation.
- Juice the Citrus: Thoroughly wash the oranges, lemon, and lime. Then, juice each fruit to obtain the required amounts of fresh citrus juice.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the freshly squeezed orange, lemon, and lime juices with honey and Dijon mustard.
- Whisk and Emulsify: While vigorously whisking the citrus mixture, slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil until the vinaigrette is smooth and emulsified.
- Season and Adjust: Taste the vinaigrette, then season with salt and black pepper. Adjust sweetness or acidity by adding more honey or citrus juice to your preference.
Notes
- For a more intense citrus flavor, include the optional zest of the fruits when combining ingredients.
- Adjust the honey quantity to make the vinaigrette more or less sweet depending on your taste and the tartness of the citrus fruits.
- This vinaigrette can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; shake well before use.
