Vibrant Citrus Salad Dressings (Printable View)

Zesty citrus blends that brighten salads, veggies, and seafood with fresh, lively flavors.

# Ingredient List:

01 - 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

02 - 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

03 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

04 - 1 garlic clove, minced

05 - 1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup

06 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

07 - 1/4 cup fresh orange juice

08 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

09 - 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger

10 - 1 teaspoon soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)

11 - 1/3 cup grapeseed or light olive oil

12 - 1 teaspoon honey

13 - Pinch of salt

14 - 1/4 cup fresh grapefruit juice

15 - 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

16 - 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh tarragon or basil

17 - 1/2 teaspoon grated grapefruit zest

18 - 1/3 cup olive oil

19 - Salt and pepper, to taste

01 - Place all ingredients of the chosen dressing into a bowl or jar with a tight-fitting lid.

02 - Vigorously whisk or shake until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.

03 - Taste the dressing and adjust salt, pepper, or sweetness as preferred.

04 - Use immediately or refrigerate for up to one week. Shake well before each use.

01 -

Each dressing comes together in one bowl with no cooking, no fuss, just fresh citrus doing all the heavy lifting.
The flavors stay vibrant for days in the fridge, ready to rescue any sad salad or bland grain bowl.

02 -

If your dressing splits and looks oily, add a tiny splash of cold water and whisk again, it will pull the emulsion back together like magic.
Citrus juice loses its brightness after a few days in the fridge, so if your dressing tastes dull, squeeze in a little fresh juice to wake it up.

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Add a teaspoon of Greek yogurt or mayonnaise to any of these dressings for a creamy, ranch-style twist that still tastes bright.
Use leftover dressing as a marinade for chicken or shrimp, the acid tenderizes while the citrus oils perfume the meat.