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!
Why not try this jalapeno vinaigrette next for something different?
Whole Orange and Thyme Vinaigrette
This citrus blast of a salad dressing combines a handful of simple ingredients like fresh orange juice, orange zest, fresh thyme, and a little bit of apple cider vinegar for some kick.
The sweetness of the oranges shines through, making this citrus vinaigrette the perfect accompaniment to a nice earthy salad or some perfectly grilled chicken or fish.
I love serving it with:
- garlicky orange spinach salad
- oregano and lemon chicken skewers and a side of baby spinach
- grilled chicken breasts.
Assembly Instructions
This simple salad dressing comes together in no time at all.
Simply add all of the ingredients to a large bowl or a mason jar with a fitted lid, and whisk or shake until everything is well combined.
The layers will separate when left to sit, so be sure to give it a stir or a shake before drizzling.
It can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for about one week.
Just be sure to give it a good ol' shake before drizzling it on your meal of choice to get those flavors combined with the olive oil.
Recipe
Whole Orange and Thyme Vinaigrette
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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- ⅔ cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, removed from stalk and roughly chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl whisk together orange zest, orange juice, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, fresh thyme, salt, and pepper until blended.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
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Amanda says
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!
Donna1 says
Yes, so good drizzled over some grilled chicken!
Sarah says
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!
Donna1 says
It's so good. Gives a great zip to any salad 🙂
Melissa says
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!
Donna1 says
Yum!! Enjoy 🙂
Amy Nash says
There is nothing like a fresh, homemade vinairgrette and the flavors in this one sound incredible! And the colors are so vibrant and lovely!
Donna1 says
It's like a little bit of sunshine on a winter's day 🙂