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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.
I am gonna give this a try. Thank you for sharing the recipe. I have not try drink like with cilantro.
I meant dressing not drink. Gotta love auto correct .
I bet you’ll love it! Of course I like cilantro on everything. 😉
So simple to make! I love pairing citrus with just about anything so this vinaigrette is just up my alley! Saving this one! Thanks for sharing!
I am the same! Citrus EVERYTHING! 🙂
This sounds perfect for the upcoming warm months! 🙂
This looks so yummy and I love how simple it is. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! It’s super simple!
This sounds DELICIOUS! I just pinned it so I can come back to it later!!
Thanks for pinning, Rachel! I hope you make it!
Can this be made with avocado oil, and still tasted good?
I couldn’t say as I haven’t tried it!
Oh sign me up for all those warm summer vibes too! Such a fun and fresh flavor combo! 🙂
Thanks so much! <3
Give me all the cilantro! I want to put this stuff on so many things!
Same! Cilantro on everything!
So bright and refreshing! I just love that color. Definitely perfect for pairing with salads.
Thank you! I’m getting in the mood for Spring and need some color these days!
Love the sound of this dressing and also that it has no added sugar. Always looking for new salad dressings so can’t wait to try this one!
Thank you, Stephanie!