5 from 18 votes
Orange Vinaigrette Recipe
This Orange Vinaigrette combines fresh orange juice and zest with apple cider vinegar, honey, minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper to create a bright and balanced salad dressing. The blend of citrus and sweetness with savory and tangy notes makes a flavorful addition to greens and other salad components.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
112 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized orange (juice + zest needed)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar raw
- 2 tablespoons honey , or stevia to taste
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
Instructions
- Use a microplane, or grater, to zest the orange, grating only the orange rind and not the white pith, which can be bitter. Once the zest has been removed, slice the orange in half and juice it using a citrus press or reamer. You'll get 2 to 3 tablespoons of juice from a medium-sized orange.
- Combine the fresh orange juice, orange zest, apple cider vinegar, honey garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small glass jar with a lid. Whisk well until the honey dissolves. Alternatively, you can secure the lid and shake well.
- Serve the dressing right away over your favorite salad greens. Leftover dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Notes
- Use only the orange zest, avoiding the white pith to prevent bitterness in the vinaigrette.
- Shake or whisk vigorously to fully dissolve honey for an even consistency.
- Store dressing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- The recipe yields about 1/2 cup of dressing, with nutrition estimated per 2-tablespoon serving.
- Black pepper addition was updated in 2024 to enhance flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
112kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
0.4g
(1%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Sodium
146mg
(6%)
Potassium
75mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
74IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 112
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 112kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 146mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 75mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 74IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.