Looking For The Best Orange Vinaigrette Dressing? We Got You!
A simple fresh dressing is the best way to add pizzazz to a humble salad, and this honey orange vinaigrette is a twist for any dish. We start with a basic vinaigrette and add a bit of honey, orange zest, and orange juice for a balanced tangy sweetness. This orange honey vinaigrette is fabulous poured over crunchy greens, is a favorite with roasted beets and other vegetables, and even works as a marinade for meat (beef especially loves these flavors).
How Long Does Orange Vinaigrette Last?
Our orange vinaigrette salad dressing recipe yields ¾ cup, and if you’re not using it all at once, it can be kept in the refrigerator for up to a week. During that time, we recommend trying it as a marinade for grilled flank steak in this Chimichurri Steak recipe, and orange vinaigrette for beets is a winning combo – we’ll walk you through best practices in our step-by-step How to Roast Beets.
The Ingredients To Have On Hand For This Orange Vinaigrette
Vinegar, we love this dressing for its flexibility, because most vinegars will work: white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, champagne vinegar or rice vinegar will do the trick.
An orange - both for its zest and for its juice!
Honey
Dijon Mustard
Olive Oil
Shallots - these are key for a really great vinaigrette
Salt + Pepper (but you probably knew we were going to say that)
Tools You’ll Need
A citrus zester (one of our most-used kitchen tools)
A sharp knife to get a good mince on the shallot
Looking For More Ways to Make Life (And Salads) a Little More Zesty?
Here’s some other great dressing recipes we love. Next time you’re thinking about what to add to a bowl of crisp lettuce, we have some suggestions for you!
Did You Whisk Up This Orange Vinaigrette Dressing?
We’d love to know how you were inspired to use this orange vinaigrette. Show us your snazzy salads or other tasty dishes by tagging us on Instagram using @themodernproper and #themodernproper. Happy eating!”
