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This simple, bright citrus vinaigrette is ready in minutes with just a few ingredients for a perfect dressing or marinade!
This citrus vinaigrette is perfect on our Apple Salad and so much more!
A Bright Dressing to Love!
I LOVE salads and eat them all of the time!
Our favorite Apple Salad is perfectly dressed with this bright, flavorful citrus vinaigrette. It’s such a delicious and fresh dressing for our favorite spring salad recipes.
I love using this zesty vinaigrette on a simple salad but it can be used as a marinade for chicken or fish as well which enhances the flavors so incredibly well!
Why we love it:
- So much more than a dressing. Use it as a dressing for Roasted Vegetables, or to flavor Crock Pot Rice, quinoa, or pasta, or use it as a marinade.
- Bright and refreshing. The citrus flavors are seasonal and delicious!
- All year long. From summer to fall, this dressing is perfect for any season.
A Few Ingredients
- tangerines – they are often labeled as mandarines. Another type of mandarine that can be used is clementines. In a pinch, use fresh orange juice.
- olive oil – you can also use vegetable, canola, or avocado oil
- lemon – fresh lemon juice is best but bottled can be used.
- clove garlic
- lemon zest
- salt to taste
Just Mix!
- DRESSING. Tangerine juice, oil, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest, and salt in a container. Seal and shake until combined.
- SALAD. Make the salad by tossing the baby greens, walnuts, feta, lemon zest, and apple together in a large bowl.
Recipe Tips
- The peak season for tangerines is October to January.
- Zest the lemon before juicing it. See the How to Zest a Lemon post for more tips.
- Use pure maple syrup or honey to add sweetness.
- Stir in 1-2 teaspoons of Dijon Mustard
Storage Info
- Make ahead of time. Make this citrus salad dressing up to 1-2 days in advance. Store it in a jar with an airtight lid and keep it in the refrigerator. Give it a good shake before using it.
- STORE. This citrus vinaigrette recipe can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days in a mason jar or airtight container.
For More Salads & Dressings:
Citrus Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 3 tangerines, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Make dressing by combining tangerine juice, oil, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest and salt in a container. Seal and shake until combined.
- Make salad by tossing together the baby greens, walnuts, feta, lemon zest and apple together in a large bowl.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
