Citrus Vinaigrette
This citrus vinaigrette is a bright and refreshing dressing that is perfect for salads, grilled meats, or roasted vegetables. It is made with fresh lemon and orange juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. The lemon and orange juice provide a tart and tangy flavor, while the olive oil adds richness and body. The honey adds a touch of sweetness, and the Dijon mustard provides a little bit of spice. The salt and pepper help to balance out the flavors and add depth. This vinaigrette is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. For a sweeter vinaigrette, add more honey. For a more tart vinaigrette, add more lemon juice. And for a spicier vinaigrette, add more Dijon mustard.
The history of citrus vinaigrette is a long and winding one. It is believed that the first citrus vinaigrette was created in the Middle Ages by Arab traders who brought lemons and oranges to Europe. The traders used the citrus fruits to make a variety of dishes, including a dressing that was made with lemon juice, olive oil, and honey. This dressing was quickly adopted by the Europeans and became a popular way to add flavor to salads and other dishes. Over time, the recipe for citrus vinaigrette has evolved and changed, but the basic ingredients have remained the same. Today, citrus vinaigrette is a staple of many cuisines around the world.
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Prep time: 5 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, orange juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
  2. Drizzle over salads, grilled meats, or roasted vegetables and enjoy!
Why It Works
  • The combination of lemon and orange juice provides a bright and tangy flavor that is perfect for salads, grilled meats, or roasted vegetables.
  • The olive oil adds richness and body to the vinaigrette, and the honey adds a touch of sweetness.
  • The Dijon mustard provides a little bit of spice and helps to balance out the flavors.
  • The salt and pepper help to enhance the flavors of the other ingredients and add depth to the vinaigrette.