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!
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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