Name: Citrus Vinaigrette
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 20 Servings
Cuisine: American

March 4, 2026

Citrus Vinaigrette is a refreshing dressing for a perfect light salad. The citrus flavors remind me of little rays of sunshine on these cold winter days! You’re going to love making this orange and lemon vinaigrette so much, you’ll never want to get store bought dressing again.

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Citrus Vinaigrette

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In a small bowl, whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients.

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Room Temperature Ingredients 🌡️
Allow shallots, citrus juices, and oil to reach room temperature before mixing to ensure better emulsification and a more cohesive, velvety vinaigrette.
Dijon Mustard as Emulsifier 🤝
Whisk the mustard with lemon juice and shallots first before slowly drizzling in oil—the mustard acts as a natural emulsifier to create a stable, creamy dressing.
Balance Citrus Acidity 🍋
Use a 1:1 ratio of lemon to orange juice for optimal brightness; taste and adjust honey levels to balance acidity rather than adding more citrus.
Mince Shallots Ultra-Fine ✂️
Finely mince shallots into nearly translucent pieces and let them sit in the citrus juice for 5 minutes to mellow their bite and infuse flavor throughout the dressing.
Shake Before Every Use 🫙
Store in a sealed jar and vigorously shake for 10 seconds before each use to re-emulsify the ingredients and restore the creamy texture.

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Hi! I’m Christina… welcome to my kitchen! It’s so nice to meet you! I share tried and true recipes that anyone can make. I believe, if you can read, you can cook.