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A glass jar filled with vibrant blood orange vinaigrette and a spoon inside sits on a wooden surface, surrounded by whole and halved blood oranges in the background.

Blood Orange Vinaigrette

This balsamic Blood Orange Vinaigrette is the perfect accompaniment for your winter salads! Make the most of citrus season with a delicious dressing you will serve again and again.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cup

Equipment

  • Mason jar with lid or bowl with a whisk

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup blood orange juice, fresh about 2 small or 1 large blood oranges
  • ½ teaspoon blood orange zest
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed or finely minced
  • 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup can substitute honey
  • ½ cup olive oil good quality
  • pinch salt
  • pinch red pepper flakes can substitute ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a mason jar with a lid (or small mixing bowl with a whisk). Screw the lid on tight and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds until well combined.
    *Alternatively you can whisk the ingredients together until emulsified.*
    Serve and enjoy!

Notes

The dressing will last about a week in the fridge. It separates easily so shake or stir for a few seconds before serving. 
Keyword dressing, vinaigrette
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