A unique twist on a classic dressing, this orange vinaigrette has warm notes of cinnamon and maple syrup. The perfect recipe for citrus season, use this easy 6 ingredient homemade dressing for salad greens or as a citrus marinade.
This maple orange vinaigrette is a perfect blend of sweet and bright citrus flavors, made with fresh orange juice, pure maple syrup, and a splash of vinegar. It’s a light and refreshing dressing that pairs beautifully with my fruity breakfast salad, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls.
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Why you’ll love this maple orange Vinaigrette
- Low in sugar but super flavorful!
- Easy to make with minimal ingredients.
- Pairs well with any salad or as a protein marinade for chicken or fish.
ingredients needed
- ¼ cup fresh squeezed orange juice, from any variety of orange including navel, blood orange or tangerine.
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil of a god quality
- 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup preferred, or honey
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or white balsamic vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon each cinnamon and salt – the cinnamon adds a bit of complexity and dept to the dressing, so definitely don’t skip it!
simple steps to make!
whisk
In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, orange zest, vinegar, maple syrup, cinnamon and salt. Whisk vigorously till well combined.
Add olive oil
Slowly pour in the olive oil, whisking vigorously until emulsified. Alternately, you can add all the ingredients to a lidded jar and shake vigorously till all ingredients are incorporated.
vinaigrette recipe tips & faq’s
Store prepared orange vinaigrette in a sealed container for 7-10 days. Make sure to shake or whisk up well before using.
Any variety of orange would be great, but in-season, especially sweet varieties would be ideal. I really love Cara Cara oranges or Sumo tangerines when they’re in peak season, or a good old Navel orange is always a nice option. See this informative guide for citrus season!
perfect pairings for orange vinaigrette
- Very Berry Breakfast Salad was the dish that inspired this unique dressing! Give it a try for a unique start to the day.
- Stone Fruit Salad with Veggies uses a simple lemon and honey vinaigrette, but would taste fabulous with this dressing!
- Roasted Pumpkin Salad with Burrata with the warm notes of cinnamon in this vinaigrette would be fabulous!
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Orange Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Orange juice freshly squeezed preferred
- ¼ cup Olive oil good quality extra virgin
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 1 tablespoon White wine vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon Sea salt
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except the olive oil in a medium bowl and whisk together. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified and serve.¼ cup Orange juice, ¼ cup Olive oil, 1 tablespoon Maple syrup, 1 teaspoon Orange zest, 1 tablespoon White wine vinegar, ¼ teaspoon Ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon Sea salt
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