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    Author: Donna | Published: Jan 22, 2018 | Modified: Dec 13, 2021

    Whole Orange and Thyme Vinaigrette

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    Orange and Thyme Vinaigrette

    Add this Whole Orange and Thyme Vinaigrette to your homemade salad dressing repertoire and you will have a fun, zesty dressing on hand to drizzle on your favorite salad, chicken, or fish. Add a little sunshine to your day!

    Orange and Thyme Vinaigrette

    This citrus blast of a salad dressing combines fresh orange juice, orange zest, fresh thyme, and a little bit of apple cider vinegar for a kick. The sweetness of the oranges shines through and makes for a perfect accompaniment to a nice earthy salad or perfectly grilled chicken or fish.

    How Easy Is It to Make Whole Orange and Thyme Vinaigrette?

    It comes together in no time at all and lasts for about a week in an airtight container in the fridge. Just be sure to give it a good ol' shake before drizzling on your meal of choice to get those flavors combined with the grapeseed oil.

    Orange and Thyme Vinaigrette

    We love hearing from you, so if you give the whole orange and thyme vinaigrette a try, be sure to pop back and leave a comment letting us know what salad you drizzled it over! Happy eating.

    Looking for more sensational salads to get you through winter? We have been enjoying these salads in the Whole Food Bellies kitchen this season. Check them out and get some fantastic winter produce in your bellies:

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    Orange and Thyme Vinaigrette

    Whole Orange and Thyme Vinaigrette

    Add this Whole Orange and Thyme Vinaigrette to your homemade salad dressing repertoire and you will have a fun, zesty dressing on hand to drizzle on your favorite salad, chicken or fish. Add a little sunshine to your day!
    4.25 from 12 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine Vegetarian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 181 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 teaspoon orange zest
    • ⅔ cup fresh orange juice
    • 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • ⅓ cup grapeseed oil
    • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, removed from stalk and roughly chopped
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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    Instructions
     

    • In a large bowl whisk together orange zest, orange juice, apple cider vinegar, grapeseed oil, fresh thyme, salt and pepper until blended. 
    • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 4.8gProtein: 0.4gFat: 18.3gSaturated Fat: 1.8gSodium: 75mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 3.5g
    Keyword orange vinaigrette
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment HERE and let us know how it was!

    If you have a plethora of oranges growing in your yard this season you will no doubt be looking for some more ways to use up that fantastic citrus. Check out these amazing recipes from other bloggers around the world:

    • Healthy Creamsicles from My Kitchen Love;
    • Orange Mint Pasta from the Love Nerds;
    • Roasted Herb Chicken with Mandarin Orange from Fearless Dining;
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    1. Amanda says

      January 30, 2018 at 5:01 am

      What a beautiful way to use winter citrus! Thyme is one of my favorite herbs and it must pair so well with the oranges in this dressing. This would be a fantastic way to brighten up chicken breasts for an easy weeknight dinner!

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      • Donna1 says

        January 30, 2018 at 12:38 pm

        Yes, so good drizzled over some grilled chicken!

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    2. Sarah says

      January 29, 2018 at 5:51 am

      I absolutely adore homemade salad dressings! I haven’t tried many with a fruit base though, and this sounds delicious! I want to pour it over everything!

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      • Donna1 says

        January 29, 2018 at 7:41 am

        It's so good. Gives a great zip to any salad 🙂

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    3. Melissa says

      January 27, 2018 at 9:20 am

      I love homemade vinaigrette! And I think the citrus in this would be amazing on salad! I just picked up some lettuce at our winter farmer's market and will have to try this dressing on it!

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      • Donna1 says

        January 27, 2018 at 1:16 pm

        Yum!! Enjoy 🙂

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    4. Amy Nash says

      January 27, 2018 at 7:13 am

      There is nothing like a fresh, homemade vinairgrette and the flavors in this one sound incredible! And the colors are so vibrant and lovely!

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      • Donna1 says

        January 27, 2018 at 1:16 pm

        It's like a little bit of sunshine on a winter's day 🙂

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