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!

This citrus blast of a salad dressing combines fresh orange juice, orange zest, fresh thyme and a little bit of apple cider vinegar for 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 to a good ol’ shake before drizzling on your meal of choice to get those flavors combined with the grapeseed oil.

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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Whole Orange and Thyme Vinaigrette

Prep Time

5 mins

Total Time

5 mins

 

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!

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Vegetarian

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 181 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 tsp orange zest
• 2/3 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/3 cup grapeseed oil
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme, removed from stalk and roughly chopped
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. In a large bowl whisk together orange zest, orange juice, apple cider vinegar, grapeseed oil, fresh thyme, salt and pepper until blended. 
   

2. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Whole Orange and Thyme Vinaigrette

Amount Per Serving

Calories 181 Calories from Fat 165

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 18.3g 28%

Saturated Fat 1.8g 9%

Sodium 75mg 3%

Total Carbohydrates 4.8g 2%

Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1%

Sugars 3.5g

Protein 0.4g 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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