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I bet you’ll love this citrusy vinaigrette! It’s naturally sweet and the perfect addition to any summery salad. Just blend the ingredients together and enjoy!
Update: This recipe was originally published in 2016 and has been republished with all new photos.
This Cilantro Citrus Vinaigrette reminds me of summer. Warm days. Sunshine. Eating our meals on the porch while the kids play in the grass. Sign me up for all of that!
It’s a little sweet (but not overwhelmingly so) and a little tangy. A completely refreshing way to compliment your salad.
Plus it’s so simple. You just toss everything in a blender and go! Yes please.
More great news. This dressing is Whole30 compliant and gluten free. There’s no sugar. No dairy. No complicated ingredient list of little known items you probably don’t have.
It keeps well in the refrigerator. Just seal it in a jar and give it a shake before serving. Since it includes no dairy it’s one of my favorite dressings to bring with me to a restaurant if I’m worried about the dressing selection there.
For this recipe you’ll need (full list of ingredients and instructions are in the recipe card below):
- Light olive oil
- Oranges or orange juice
- Lime juice
- Cilantro
- Apple cider vinegar
- Salt
To make the dressing just squeeze the juice from two oranges into the blender (or use 1/2 cup of orange juice). Add the remaining ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth. It’s that easy!
Why use light olive oil instead of extra virgin?
Friends, I love extra virgin olive oil. I use it in absolutely everything except dressings and mayo. It is too thick, oily, and strong tasting to blend effectively into most dressings. You definitely want to use the light olive oil in this recipe.
How to serve this
This dressing is delicious on pretty much every salad so use whatever toppings you want. A simple summery combo I recommend is romaine, strawberries, oranges, goat cheese, and grilled chicken. Top that with this Cilantro Citrus Vinaigrette and you have one perfect meal!
How to store this
Store any remaining dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
More easy salad dressing recipes:
Easy Homemade Italian Dressing
Cilantro Citrus Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup light olive oil, do not use extra virgin
- 2 large oranges, or 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 1/2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Squeeze the juice from your oranges. This should yield approximately 1/2 cup of juice.
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender (or a bowl if you’re using an immersion blender).
- Puree until smooth and the cilantro pieces are very small.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This is my favorite dressing!
The citrus flavors in this dressing are right up my alley. This does seem like a perfect summer dressing. I’m thinking it would also be a yummy marinade for grilled chicken or fish. Pinning…
This looks so yummy! I love when citrus vinaigrette is an option out at restaurants but I feel like I never try to make them at home. Thanks for the recipe. I’m going to give it a try!!!
That’s what prompted me to work on the recipe. I was always so excited to find a citrus vinaigrette in a restaurant! I hope you love it and thanks for commenting!
WOW! This is really simple and sounds great! Looks like my salads have a new addition 🙂
Thanks, Shannon! I hope you give it a try!
This sounds perfect as a salad dressing for a taco salad! Which i’m now craving…thank you for sharing! I hope to make this soon!
And now I’m craving a taco salad too!
This sounds/looks amazing! It’s perfect for spring/summer. I can’t wait to give it a try.
Yes! It makes me ready for some warm weather!
This sounds so incredibly delicious and refreshing! I can’t wait to give it a try!
xo, Helene
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Thanks, Helene! It’s really tasty!
I definitely like the tangy touch. How long do you think this would keep in your fridge?
Love this! I’m always looking for light and healthy salad dressings. I never knew there was an extra light olive oil? Do most stores carry this?
Yes! It’s also the one you should use if you make your own mayo. 😉
I clicked on the link and as soon as the page pulled up I was like, “Hey, I’ve been here before!” Love your site! 🙂
On a side note, that vinaigrette looks delicious… And not too bad for you as well! I might have to give it a try…
Haha thank you so much! I hope you try it!