Warm Citrus Salad Dressing
Elevate your salads with this vibrant Warm Citrus Salad Dressing, a zesty and slightly sweet blend perfect for any season. Made with freshly squeezed orange and lemon juices, a touch of honey, and a hint of Dijon mustard, this dressing is gently warmed to enhance its flavors and infused with fragrant garlic and orange zest. A whisper of red pepper flakes adds optional heat, making it versatile for everything from crisp greens to roasted vegetables. Quick to prepare in under 10 minutes, this tangy-sweet dressing is as delightful drizzled fresh and warm as it is chilled and stored for later. Impress your taste buds with this effortless homemade dressing that’s both healthy and packed with flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over low-medium heat until warm, but not smoking, about 1 minute.
Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the orange juice, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Whisk continuously for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is well combined and slightly warmed through.
Remove the pan from heat and whisk in the orange zest for a fresh citrus aroma.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more honey for sweetness or lemon juice for extra tang.
Serve the dressing warm over your favorite salad or allow it to cool slightly before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
359 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.2 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 708 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.4 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.6 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 15 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 144 mg | 3% | |
*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.
