Bursting with fresh, tangy flavors, this Citrus Vinaigrette is made with the perfect blend of orange, lemon, and lime juice. It's a delicious way to add a pop of freshness to your favorite salad.

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• ❤️ Why You'll Love This Citrus Vinaigrette Recipe
• 🛒 Ingredients for Vinaigrette
• 🔪 How to Make Citrus Vinaigrette
• 💡 Tips for Making Vinaigrette
• ☑️ Storage Instructions
• 🍴 Ways to Use This Vinaigrette
• 🔄 Substitutions and Additions
• Why is Citrus Vinaigrette Healthy?
• Is this Dressing Low-carb or Keto-friendly?
• Can this Vinaigrette Be Part of a Gluten-free Diet?
• What are the Three Main Components of the Best Vinaigrette?
• 🍽️ More Salad Dressing Recipes

❤️ Why You'll Love This Citrus Vinaigrette Recipe

• Blend of fresh orange, lemon and lime juice
• Made with a handful of fresh, healthy ingredients
• Quick and easy to make
• Fresh, tangy flavors
• Serve over your favorite salad
• Keto friendly, dairy-free and Vegan

There’s absolutely nothing that compares to the wonderful, fresh flavors of homemade vinaigrette. This recipe uses a combination of citrus fruits that’s like adding a taste of sunshine to your salads. Orange, lemon, and lime juices create a fragrant, flavorful, and tangy dressing that comes together in minutes.

The vibrant citrus flavors make this way more than a vinaigrette. It can also be used to wake up the flavors of roasted veggies, rice or grain bowls, and so much more. This citrus vinaigrette is so easy, super versatile, and incredibly delicious. You’ll never want store-bought dressing again.

If you love the bright and lively flavors in this dressing, also be sure to check out this Honey Mustard Dressing, Lemon Vinaigrette and this Raspberry Vinaigrette.

🛒 Ingredients for Vinaigrette

• Olive oil
• Lemon juice
• Lime juice
• Orange juice
• Apple cider vinegar
• Dijon mustard
• Dried oregano
• Garlic
• Salt
• Ground black pepper

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

🥣 Recommended Tools

• Bullet blender, immersion blender or mixing bowl and whisk

🔪 How to Make Citrus Vinaigrette

Add all of the dressing ingredients to the cup of a bullet blender or immersion blender.

Pulse until all the ingredients are well combined and emulsified.

If you don’t have an immersion or bullet blender, you can add all the ingredients except for the olive oil to a mixing bowl.  Then slowly whisk in the olive oil and continue whisking until the dressing comes together.

Serve over your favorite salad and enjoy!

💡 Tips for Making Vinaigrette

• Allow your ingredients to come to room temperature before you make the dressing. This helps the ingredients blend together easier to create a smoother consistency.

• Use this recipe as a general guideline when adding the fruit juices. If you prefer one juice to have more prominence over the other, you can easily adjust it. Just make sure you keep the total amount of juice the same as the recipe suggests.

• Fresh fruit is important, but the quality of the olive oil can make or break the flavor. Choose a good-quality extra virgin olive oil for a rich and savory flavor.

☑️ Storage Instructions

Store any leftover dressing in an airtight jar in the refrigerator. Shake or whisk before using it again, as it might separate over time.

🍴 Ways to Use This Vinaigrette

• Vegetable marinade: Use the vinaigrette as a marinade for grilled vegetables. Coat vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, and mushrooms before grilling for a flavorful and charred side dish.

• Vegetable topping: Drizzle some of the dressing over this Air Fryer Asparagus, Sauteed Broccolini, these Air Fryer Roasted Green Beans or any of your favorite grilled, roasted, or air-fried veggies.

• Chicken or seafood marinade: Marinate chicken breasts, shrimp, or fish fillets in the vinaigrette before grilling or baking. The citrusy and herby flavors add so much to many proteins.

• Couscous or quinoa salad dressing: Toss cooked couscous or quinoa with the vinaigrette, then add diced vegetables, feta cheese, and fresh herbs for a refreshing and flavorful grain salad.

• Fruit salads: Lightly drizzle this dressing over fruit salads. It pairs perfectly with tropical fruits like mango, pineapple, and kiwi.

• Bread dipping sauce: Serve the vinaigrette as a bread dipping sauce alongside some of this homemade braided herb bread.

🔄 Substitutions and Additions

There are countless ways you can jazz up homemade vinaigrette. Here are a few ideas that you may want to use as inspiration.

• Honey: Add 1-2 tablespoons of honey for a touch of sweetness. It is great for balancing acidity with a mild, natural sweetness.

• Spice: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce for a kick of heat.

• Fresh herbs: Increase the herbs by adding other favorites like parsley, mint, cilantro, or basil.  

• Mango citrus: Give it a tropical twist by adding about ¼ cup of pureed mango.

• Maple: Add a couple of tablespoons of maple syrup for an earthy sweetness. This pairs well with the Dijon mustard.

• Greek yogurt: Replace 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil with Greek yogurt for a creamier texture and a tangy taste.

Why is Citrus Vinaigrette Healthy?

This recipe uses olive oil, which contains healthy monounsaturated fats, and includes fresh citrus juices, providing essential vitamins and antioxidants.

Is this Dressing Low-carb or Keto-friendly?

You bet! This vinaigrette is perfectly suitable for a low-carb or keto diet. It's low in carbohydrates and can add tons of flavor to salads without adding a significant amount of carbs.

Can this Vinaigrette Be Part of a Gluten-free Diet?

Absolutely! This vinaigrette is naturally gluten-free, but just double check the Dijon mustard label to make sure.

What are the Three Main Components of the Best Vinaigrette?

• Oil: Typically, olive oil is used, but other oils like avocado can be used.
• Vinegar or acid: Common choices include red wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or citrus juice.
• Seasonings: Salt, pepper, herbs, garlic, and other spices to enhance flavor.

🍽️ More Salad Dressing Recipes

• Avocado Lime Cilantro Ranch
• Chipotle Lime Vinaigrette
• Creamy Balsamic
• Thousand Island
• Chipotle Ranch
• Caesar
• Creamy Garlic Italian
• Classic Ranch
• Blue Cheese