Blood Orange Vinaigrette

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Blood Orange Vinaigrette
10 min.
6
67kcal

Suggestions


Elevate your salads and side dishes with a burst of vibrant flavor from this Blood Orange Vinaigrette! Perfectly balancing the sweet and tangy notes of fresh blood oranges, this dressing is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight with its stunning ruby hue. Whether you're drizzling it over a crisp green salad, roasted vegetables, or even grilled fish, this vinaigrette adds a refreshing twist that will leave your guests asking for the recipe.

What makes this vinaigrette even more appealing is its versatility. It’s vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it an excellent choice for a variety of dietary preferences. With just a handful of simple ingredients, including freshly squeezed blood orange juice, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of whole-grain mustard, you can whip up this delightful dressing in just 10 minutes. The combination of shallots and black pepper adds a subtle depth of flavor, while the vegetable oil creates a silky texture that clings beautifully to your favorite dishes.

Not only is this Blood Orange Vinaigrette delicious, but it also boasts a low-calorie count of just 67 kcal per serving, allowing you to indulge guilt-free. So, why not bring a splash of color and a burst of flavor to your next meal? Try this easy-to-make vinaigrette and watch it become a staple in your kitchen!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.8 cup blood orange juice freshly squeezed (from 3 to 4 medium oranges)
  • 0.5 teaspoon blood orange zest finely grated
  • teaspoon kosher salt 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon freshly squeezed
  • tablespoons shallots finely chopped
  • 0.8 cup vegetable oil 
  • teaspoons coarse mustard 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Place all of the ingredients except the oil in a medium, nonreactive bowl and whisk to combine. While whisking continuously, add the oil in a slow, steady stream until it’s fully incorporated. Refrigerate in a container with a tightfitting lid for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories67kcal
Protein2.37%
Fat72.22%
Carbs25.41%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.33
Glycemic Load
1.81
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.5139130328013%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.3mg
Hesperetin
4.43mg
Naringenin
0.73mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:67.46kcal
3.37%
Fat:5.59g
8.6%
Saturated Fat:0.85g
5.3%
Carbohydrates:4.43g
1.48%
Net Carbohydrates:4.09g
1.49%
Sugar:3.02g
3.35%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:406.72mg
17.68%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.41g
0.82%
Vitamin C:18.27mg
22.14%
Vitamin K:10.38µg
9.88%
Vitamin E:0.48mg
3.17%
Folate:11.7µg
2.93%
Potassium:83.95mg
2.4%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.33%
Manganese:0.04mg
2.19%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.43%
Magnesium:5.6mg
1.4%
Fiber:0.34g
1.36%
Vitamin A:66.25IU
1.33%
Copper:0.02mg
1.08%
Source:Chow