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    Home » Simple Vegan Recipes » Sauces and Salad Dressings » Blender sauces and salad dressings

    5-minute citrus dressing (blender recipe)

    Published: May 22, 2020 · Modified: Jul 25, 2022 by Becky Striepe · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    mason jar of citrus dressing on a blue table next to a salad bowl and halved lemons and oranges
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    Tart-sweet citrus salad dressing takes just five minutes to make in the blender. This citrus vinaigrette is perfect on any salad!

    mason jar of citrus dressing on a blue table next to a salad bowl and halved lemons and oranges
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    • The ingredients
    • Substitutions
    • The method
    • How to store and serve it
    • Frequently asked questions
    • 📖 Recipe

    Y'all, I am super obsessed with this sweet-tart citrus salad dressing! I first made it to dress a quinoa salad, but now I want to pour it on every salad in the world!

    Not only is the citrusy flavor absolutely incredible, but this vinaigrette is so, so easy to make. Just toss everything into your blender and puree.

    citrus juices, oil, maple syrup, salt, and garlic on a light blue table with text labels on each ingredient

    The ingredients

    This dressing gets its flavor from a mix of orange and lemon juices. Fresh squeezed juice is best in this recipe, but you can absolutely use bottled juice, if necessary.

    In addition to the juices, this citrus dressing uses olive oil for richness, maple syrup for a touch of extra sweetness, and garlic. Because garlic makes everything delicious.

    Substitutions

    You can use other citrus juices in this dressing. For example, you can replace the orange with grapefruit and the lemon with lime juice. You may need to adjust the amount of sweetener, so taste and adjust until you reach the flavor you want.

    If you don't have maple syrup, you can use agave nectar instead.

    In place of the garlic, you can use a small shallot, though I do feel like the garlic brings a special flavor to this recipe.

    You can also stir a tablespoon or two of minced, fresh basil or cilantro into the finished dressing, if you want to add an herbal flavor. Don't put the herbs into the blender, because they can mess with the color of the dressing that way, and the color is part of its charm!

    The method

    Making this dressing could not be easier. Put all of your ingredients into the blender, and puree until smooth.

    You do want to be sure that the garlic clove is fully pureed, because no one wants to gnaw on a piece of raw garlic that they weren't expecting!

    After you puree, transfer the dressing to an airtight container, like a half-pint mason jar. Then, store in the refrigerator until salad time.

    bowl of quinoa salad with citrus vinaigrette mixed in, empty jar of the dressing beside it

    How to store and serve it

    Your dressing will keep for even to 10 days stored in an airtight container.

    Truly, I can't think of a green or grain salad that this dressing wouldn't take to the next level. Try it on:

    • arugula salad
    • kale salad
    • quinoa salad
    • taco salad
    • Brussels sprouts salad

    And so on, in that fashion.

    I do think that this dressing would be too thin for pasta salad, but it's worth a shot! You may want to throw a handful of soaked cashews into the blender, to make something that will cling better to your pasta.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is it made of?

    Citrus vinaigrette is a mix of orange and lemon juices along with olive oil, maple syrup, and garlic.

    How long does it last?

    It will keep fro 7-10 days in the fridge. I recommend storing in a mason jar or a reused dressing bottle for ease of pouring.

    Can you thicken it?

    Yes! If you want a thicker, creamier dressing, throw ¼ cup of soaked cashews into the blender. Make sure you puree until you have a completely smooth mix. This will take longer in a regular blender but is totally doable.

    📖 Recipe

    mason jar of citrus dressing on a blue table next to a salad bowl and halved lemons and oranges

    Citrus salad dressing recipe

    Tart-sweet citrus salad dressing takes just five minutes to make in the blender. This citrus vinaigrette is perfect on any salad!
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    Course: Sauces and Dressings
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Keyword: citrus dressing, citrus salad dressing, citrus vinaigrette
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 104kcal
    Author: Becky Striepe

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice - fresh squeezed or bottled is fine
    • ¼ cup orange juice - fresh squeezed or bottled is fine
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 1 clove garlic
    • ¼ teaspoon salt - or more, to taste

    Instructions

    • Combine all of the vinaigrette ingredients in your blender, and puree until completely smooth. Chill until ready to serve.

    Equipment

    • Blender

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    Notes

    Fresh fruit to juice conversions:
    • 1 lemon yields approximately 2 tablespoons of juice
    • 1 large orange yields approximately ¼ cup of juice
    This dressing will keep for 7-10 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Citrus salad dressing recipe
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    104
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    9
    g
    14
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    5
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    7
    g
    Sodium
     
    102
    mg
    4
    %
    Potassium
     
    80
    mg
    2
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    6
    g
    2
    %
    Fiber
     
    0.1
    g
    0
    %
    Sugar
     
    4
    g
    4
    %
    Protein
     
    0.3
    g
    1
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    45
    IU
    1
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    19
    mg
    23
    %
    Calcium
     
    5
    mg
    1
    %
    Iron
     
    0.1
    mg
    1
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    About Becky Striepe

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    Hi there! I'm Becky Striepe (rhymes with sleepy), and I love using gadgets and shortcuts to create easy vegan comfort food recipes for busy people. Whether you love your Instant Pot, your air fryer, or just love delicious plant-based meals, stick around. You'll like it here.

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