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    Published: Feb 27, 2019 Updated: Jan 19, 2021 by Hilda Sterner | This post may contain affiliate links Leave a Comment

    Citrus Salad Dressing

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    Have you ever thought about making your own salad dressing? This lightly creamy Citrus Salad Dressing goes great over a simple green salad. I love it so much that I also use it in my Healthy Broccoli Salad recipe.

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    Why This Recipe Works

    I've been making this Citrus Salad Dressing every week for the last few years. It happens to be my husband, Scott's, favorite salad dressing. As a matter of fact, he takes a jar of this dressing to work every week to eat over his salad for lunch.

    This Citrus Salad Dressing is so easy to prepare, you can make it in just a few minutes. It's also way healthier than store-bought salad dressings.

    You most likely have the simple ingredients required to make this citrus vinaigrette at home. This means this Citrus Salad Dressing can be made in small batches, as needed, with no waste!

    How to Make This Recipe

    1. Whisk oil, lemon juice, orange juice, ranch dressing, and honey in a bowl until incorporated.

    2. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried mint leaves. Whisk to combine.

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    3. Pour the dressing into a mason jar or bottle.

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    4. Enjoy this Citrus Salad Dressing with your favorite salad.

    Recipe Expert Tips

    If you make just a few changes, you can take this Citrus Salad Dressing recipe to a whole new level! Here are a few ideas to get you started.

    • Add fresh minced mint instead of dried, or replace the mint with your favorite herbs.
    • Play with the orange juice to lemon juice ratio, and citrus to olive oil ratios.
    • Substitute different oils, and flavored vinegar.
    • Replace the garlic powder with freshly pressed garlic, and add fresh ginger, shallots, chives, or red onion.
    • Replace the ranch dressing with other options like blue cheese, buttermilk, or yogurt.
    • Add other mix-ins like mustard, poppy seeds, or Tahini Paste.
    • Replace the honey with other sweeteners, including low carb options such as Truvia.
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    Citrus Salad Dressing

    This yummy citrus salad dressing is healthy and delicious! 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Condiments, Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 8 Servings
    Calories: 137kcal
    Author: Hilda Sterner

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup olive oil
    • ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon orange juice
    • 1 tablespoon ranch salad dressing (not seasoning)
    • 2 teaspoon honey
    • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
    • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon dried mint leaves

    Instructions

    • Whisk oil, lemon juice, orange juice, ranch dressing, and honey in a bowl until incorporated.
    • Whisk in the remaining ingredients, and pour into a jar or bottle.
    • Pour over a green salad, and enjoy!

    Notes

    • Add fresh minced mint instead of dried, or replace the mint with your favorite herbs.
    • Play with the orange juice to lemon juice ratio, and citrus to olive oil ratios.
    • Substitute different oils, and flavored vinegar.
    • Replace the garlic powder with freshly pressed garlic, and add fresh ginger, shallots, chives, or red onion.
    • Replace the ranch dressing with other options like blue cheese, buttermilk, or yogurt.
    • Add other mix-ins like mustard, poppy seeds, or Tahini Paste.
    • Replace the honey with other sweeteners, including low carb options such as Truvia.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2tablespoon | Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 17mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 2g
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