This Orange Salad Dressing is bursting with citrus flavour. It's an easy way to revitalize any salad, and is oil-free and vegan.
There's nothing better than a delicious orange salad dressing to liven up any greens. I love this salad dressing because it's bursting with citrus flavour from the juice and zest. I made this citrus salad dressing for my orange quinoa salad, but it pairs so well with any salad- pasta salads, quinoa salads or even a classic green salad.
If you're looking for an easy oil-free salad, you need to try this orange salad dressing!
Why This Recipe Is Dietitian Approved
- Oil-free. I'm not against oil by any means, but I know some prefer a lighter salad dressing if their salad already has lots of healthy fats. So this orange salad dressing is a great choice.
- Budget friendly. Save money from store-bought dressings by using pantry staples you may already have at home.
- Versatile. Add this salad dressing to pasta salads, quinoa salads, or even leafy greens.
Ingredients
Orange juice. For a burst of orange flavour! You can either juice your own oranges (you will need about 2 oranges to equal ½ cup) or use 100% orange juice to make things easier.
Orange zest. You will need the zest of one orange to make this dressing as flavourful as possible. The zest really helps push the flavour forward in this orange salad dressing.
Honey. For natural sweetness!
Dijon mustard. This adds a tangy, zesty flavour. I recommend using stone ground dijon mustard for the best flavour. If you use honey mustard, I would omit the added honey in this recipe.
Red wine vinegar. Red wine vinegar adds a vibrant tangy flavour that pairs perfectly with the orange juice in this recipe.
Instructions
In a small bowl or mason jar, combine orange juice, orange zest, honey, dijon mustard, salt, black pepper and red wine vinegar. Whisk until fully combined.
Drizzle over your favourite salads. I love using it on my orange quinoa salad!
Substitutions and Variations
To make gluten-free: this recipe is naturally gluten-free.
To make dairy-free: this recipe is naturally dairy-free.
To make vegan: swap the honey for equal parts maple syrup.
To make nut-free: this recipe is naturally nut-free.
Equipment
- Jar
Storage
This recipe is great to make ahead of time to have ready for a busy week. It will store great in the fridge for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container or mason jar. The dressing may separate after a few hours, however just shake it up before serving.
Top Tips for Success
Customize this dressing to meet your personal taste preferences:
For a spicier taste, add more dijon mustard.
For a sweeter dressing, add more honey.
For a more tangy/acidic dressing, add more red wine vinegar.
For a thicker dressing, replace 2 tablespoon of orange juice with 2 tablespoon of plain Greek yogurt.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can serve it with my orange quinoa salad! It would also taste amazing on a more basic salad such as my crunchy kale salad or even a simple green salad.
The choice is yours! I personally usually use 100% orange juice to make this recipe even easier however, if you prefer juicing your own fresh oranges you absolutely can.
More Salad Dressing Recipes
Switch up your salads with these other yummy dressings:
- Creamy Dill Pickle Salad Dressing
- Creamy Greek Yogurt Caesar Dressing
- Avocado Green Goddess Dressing
- Creamy Salsa Dressing
See you in the kitchen!
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📖 Recipe
Orange Citrus Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- ½ cup 100% orange juice
- 2.5 tablespoon orange zest from 1 orange
- 2 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Instructions
- In a small bowl or mason jar, combine orange juice, orange zest, honey, dijon mustard, salt, black pepper and red wine vinegar. Whisk until fully combined.
- Drizzle over your favourite salads (try my orange quinoa salad)!
Lesli says
This would be amaaaaazing with some ginger, too. Gonna try this one very soon.
Nicole Addison says
Hi Lesli- that sounds amazing!! Please update me on how it turns out!
Bree Martinson says
This was a decent recipe, but it was far too sweet and missing something. I suggest simply adding a shallot; this was the essential missing flavor and balanced out the sweetness. With the shallot It ended being perfect and absolutely delicious!
Nicole Addison says
I hope you love this one as much as I do!