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! 🙂
Amy
I can’t wait to try this recipe! My daughter is a vegetarian. And we are always looking for healthy salad dressings Do ty for this. Looks delicious!
Kathy Carmichael
Hi Amy, the citrus dressing is one of my favorites for spring and summer. I hope you and your daughter enjoy the recipe. Thank you for reaching out. Let me know what you think. I appreciate any feedback 🙂
Paul
Looks great Kathy. Have you ever added the zest from either the orange or lemon? Have you ever tried an orange lemon lime variation? I am going to start with your recipe and experiment on some variations. Zest always adds more flavor. But I only zest if it's organic produce, never conventional.
Kathy Carmichael
Hi Paul, yes I have and I love it. Make sure you are using organic limes and lemons when you zest, though, and wash well before testing. I love the citrus flavors, but you want to make sure they are pesticide-free 🙂 Let me know how it goes! And thanks for the great suggestion.