As the seasons change, so do my eating habits. A winter of braising and baking has given way to fresh fruits and vegetables and an interest in a personal salad spinner for my work desk. Add some sunshine to your plate with this bright and simple vinaigrette. I've been using it to dress spinach and fennel salads with freshly grated Parmesan.
Citrus Vinaigrette
Ingredients
Zest of one Meyer lemon
Zest of one orange
Juice of one Meyer Lemon, about 2 Tbl
Juice of one orange, about 1/2 C
2 tsp white wine vinegar
1 Tbl honey
2 Tbl olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Method
In an 8 ounce jar (or larger) zest and juice the lemon and orange. I use my hands instead of a hand-held juicer because I think the pulp adds a nice element to the dressing. Add the remaining ingredients. Screw on the lid and shake to combine. Taste the dressing and adjust as needed. The amount of juice in the orange and lemon will vary. You will likely need to balance the flavors by adjusting the salt, oil or vinegar.
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shannalee - That top photo of the sky is just, oh, it’s perfect. We’ve had some nice ones lately.
shannalee - That top photo of the sky is just, oh, it’s perfect. We’ve had some nice ones lately.
blair - I am new to you blog but its really wonderful! love this recipe, thank you for sharing, I usually just give my salads a squirt of lemon juice, so this is right up my alley and i am sure will be much more tasty!
blair - I am new to you blog but its really wonderful! love this recipe, thank you for sharing, I usually just give my salads a squirt of lemon juice, so this is right up my alley and i am sure will be much more tasty!
Terry B - Sounds bright and fresh and springlike, Gemma! I’m still stubbornly in the braising mode, but need to move on.
Terry B - Sounds bright and fresh and springlike, Gemma! I’m still stubbornly in the braising mode, but need to move on.
Meghan - I got inspired by this post last week and picked up a Meyer lemon and a tangerine on my way home from work. It was so good. I didn’t have honey, so I used some agave nectar and added a splash of white balsamic.
I can’t wait for summer, and now that I work right around the corner from a farmer’s market, I might need that personal salad spinner, too.
Meghan - I got inspired by this post last week and picked up a Meyer lemon and a tangerine on my way home from work. It was so good. I didn’t have honey, so I used some agave nectar and added a splash of white balsamic.
I can’t wait for summer, and now that I work right around the corner from a farmer’s market, I might need that personal salad spinner, too.
Lynn - Meyer lemons have such a great, fresh flavor. Your vinaigrette looks like springtime in jar.
Lynn - Meyer lemons have such a great, fresh flavor. Your vinaigrette looks like springtime in jar.
Recipeman - Lemon Zest adds SO much .. i make it a point using when i can
Recipeman - Lemon Zest adds SO much .. i make it a point using when i can
gemma - Thanks Shannalee. The skies have been stunning this spring.
Thanks for visiting Blair, I’m hope you like the recipe.
Hi Terry — nothing wrong with braising! Some days nothing but fresh and bright flavors will do though. I hope you are enjoying your spring!
Hi Meghan – I went ahead and bought the mini salad spinner and I am very happy with my purchase. The number of salads I eat each week has dramatically increased. Definitely worth it so far!
Hi Lynn, I agree, the flavor of Meyer lemons is so bright and fresh. The co-op near my house has started to sell them at a reasonable price and I couldn’t be happier.
Hi Recipeman — I definitely agree. I hope you enjoy the recipe!
gemma - Thanks Shannalee. The skies have been stunning this spring.
Thanks for visiting Blair, I’m hope you like the recipe.
Hi Terry — nothing wrong with braising! Some days nothing but fresh and bright flavors will do though. I hope you are enjoying your spring!
Hi Meghan – I went ahead and bought the mini salad spinner and I am very happy with my purchase. The number of salads I eat each week has dramatically increased. Definitely worth it so far!
Hi Lynn, I agree, the flavor of Meyer lemons is so bright and fresh. The co-op near my house has started to sell them at a reasonable price and I couldn’t be happier.
Hi Recipeman — I definitely agree. I hope you enjoy the recipe!