Citrus Grapefruit Vinaigrette
Brighten up your salads and dishes with this zesty Citrus Grapefruit Vinaigrette—a vibrant and refreshing dressing that’s ready in just 10 minutes! Bursting with fresh grapefruit, lemon, and orange juices, this homemade vinaigrette is perfectly balanced with a touch of honey and the tang of Dijon mustard. Whisked with extra virgin olive oil for a silky smooth texture, it’s finished with a hint of grapefruit zest for a fragrant citrus boost. Ideal for drizzling over mixed greens, roasted vegetables, or even grilled seafood, this versatile dressing is as healthy as it is flavorful. Make a batch ahead and store it in the fridge for up to a week—delicious, convenient, and packed with the zing of fresh citrus!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.33 cup Fresh grapefruit juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Grapefruit zest
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the fresh grapefruit juice, lemon juice, orange juice, honey, and Dijon mustard until the honey is fully dissolved.
Slowly drizzle the extra virgin olive oil into the citrus mixture while whisking continuously. This will create a smooth and emulsified vinaigrette.
Add the salt, black pepper, and grapefruit zest to the bowl, and whisk again to incorporate all the flavors.
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more salt, pepper, or honey to balance the flavors.
Transfer the vinaigrette to a glass jar or dressing container with a lid. Shake well before serving.
Serve drizzled over your favorite mixed greens, roasted vegetables, or as a dressing for grilled seafood. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1097 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.3 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 822 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.0 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.6 g | ||
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 232 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
