Whenever I make a new salad recipe, I love to experiment with new dressings. Since it is summertime, I often add fresh fruits and vegetables together for a summery salad. So, what's a great summer salad dressing? Citrus dressing for salads is fresh with a blend of fresh juice and a few other magic ingredients. Of course, my citrus dressing recipe is oil-free and delicious.
SIMPLE INGREDIENTS FOR CITRUS SALAD DRESSING FOR SALADS
Since oranges and lemons are beautiful and vibrant this time of year, I chose to use a combination of both. With that being said, fresh juice is always better than bottles of juice. So, I juice my own lemons and oranges. In a pinch, bottled juice works, but fresh juice is simply fresh, without any added sugars or preservatives.
Again, simple, clean ingredients are always the goal when making a great dressing. But, taste, texture, and flavor is just as important. I love dressing, and citrus dressing for salads is one of my favorites. In fact, it's so good I could drink it. So, let's make a simple dressing you will love for your next summer salad recipe.
- Oranges, fresh squeezed
- Lemon, fresh squeezed
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Water
- Whole-grain mustard
- Maple syrup
With this dressing, however, you don't need a blender or anything other than a whisk or a spoon. The ingredients, for instance, are stirred together and refrigerated until ready for use. That's it.
CITRUS DRESSING FOR SALADS IS GREAT FOR A VARIETY OF RECIPES
Although I made this dressing for a Fennel Salad with Oranges, any citrus dressing goes well with any salad, but those with fruit bring out the WOW in salads.
- Spinach Strawberry Salad
- Grape Salad
- Fennel Salad with Oranges

Citrus Dressing for Salads
Citrus dressing for salads is a light and fresh dressing made with very few ingredients, with a fabulous citrus taste. Perfect for any salad, citrus salad dressing is easy to make and oil-free.
Ingredients
- 2 oranges, juiced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 Tablespoons water
- 2 heaping Tablespoons whole-grain mustard
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Juice the oranges and lemon
- Add all the other ingredients and whisk together
- Refrigerate until ready to serve
Nutrition Information
Yield
6 servingsServing Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 36Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 30mgCarbohydrates 9gFiber 1gSugar 6gProtein 1g
Nutrition facts may not be 100% accurate.
Hi! My name is Kathy, I am a retired high school English teacher & vegan enthusiast and blogger. My entire blog is fully plant-based vegan. I truly believe what we eat & how we live determines our health & the preservation of our planet! 🙂
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