Warm Citrus Salad Dressing Recipes

CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Put all the ingredients in a mason jar (Olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, lemon zest and juice, orange zest and juice, minced garlic, maple syrup, and freshly cracked black pepper).
• Close the lid and shake it up to mix everything together.

CITRUS SALAD WITH HONEY DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar and honey. Taste and season the dressing with salt and pepper.
• On a large platter, layer the sliced oranges, grapefruit, red onions and arugula.
• Drizzle the vinaigrette on top then garnish with pomegranate seeds and serve immediately.

WARM WINTER CITRUS DESSERT

Steps:

• Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
• Place the grapefruit sections, orange sections, and pineapple chunks into an 8x8-inch baking dish. Stir the brown sugar and butter together in a small bowl, and scatter the butter mixture evenly across the fruit.
• Broil the fruit until the sugar is bubbly, 5 to 6 minutes. Allow to cool for several minutes before serving warm.

CITRUS SALAD DRESSING (EASY VINAIGRETTE!)

Steps:

• Zest the orange. In a medium bowl, mix the orange juice, orange zest, lemon juice, mustard, maple syrup, salt and a grind of fresh black pepper.
• Gradually whisk in the olive oil 1 tablespoon at a time (8 tablespoons total), until creamy and emulsified. If desired, season with additional salt. Store refrigerated for up to 1 week; bring to room temperature prior to serving.

FARRO SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, add the farro, 2 teaspoons salt, and water (or stock, if using). Bring to a simmer, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the farro is tender, 35 to 45 minutes. Check a few times while it is cooking, you want it to be al dente. Remove from the heat, drain any excess water, and set aside to cool.
• While the grains are simmering make the dressing. Whisk together the orange zest and juice, shallots, white balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. Add salt and pepper, to taste, and set aside.
• Just before serving, in a large bowl, toss the farro with 3 tablespoons dressing and transfer to a large serving bowl. In the same large bowl, combine the salad greens with the almonds, prunes, cherries, and onions and gently toss with 3 tablespoons remaining dressing, adding more dressing as needed. Plate the greens mixture on top of the faro and serve.

CITRUS SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk all the ingredients together, or combine in a small jar and shake well.
• Keeps in the refrigerator for 2 days.

WARM CITRUS SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Add ingredients to blender and blend until smooth.
• Transfer to a small saucepan and bring to just boiling.
• Simmer uncovered 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve warm, not hot.

SPINACH SALAD WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place the prosciutto slices on a baking sheet and bake until just crisp, about 10 minutes. Let cool. Crumble the prosciutto slices into a container and store in the refrigerator.
• In a blender, combine the orange zest, orange juice, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. With the blender running, add the olive oil in a steady stream until combined. Transfer to a container and store in the refrigerator.
• To serve, put the spinach in a large bowl. Toss with enough of the vinaigrette to coat the spinach. Sprinkle with the crisp prosciutto crumbles, toss again, and serve.