Zesty orange vinaigrette is made with fresh citrus juice and a small handful of pantry staples. It’s fresh and tangy with a touch of sweetness. Add this versatile citrus dressing to leafy green salads, berry salads, roasted vegetables, and more!

Looking for more tangy vinaigrette recipes? Try my jalapeño lime vinaigrette with honey, sun dried tomato vinaigrette, or cranberry vinaigrette.

What You’ll Love About This Recipe

Better than store-bought – Homemade salad dressing is always exponentially better than anything you could buy at the store.
Fresh – Fresh orange juice is preferred over store-bought juice as it yields the best flavor.
Simple ingredients – This fresh orange vinaigrette is made with a handful of pantry staples you likely already have on hand.

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make this orange dressing:

Fresh oranges – you can use any variety: blood oranges, cara cara oranges, navel oranges, etc. You’ll use both the orange zest and the juice so depending on what variety you choose, it’ll slightly alter the color.
Olive oil – I love the flavor that olive oil lends to vinaigrettes. But you can also use avocado oil if you’d prefer.
White wine vinegar
Dijon mustard
Honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper – to taste.

How to Make Orange Vinaigrette Dressing: Step By Step

Here are some quick visual instructions. The full instructions and ingredient list will be in the printable recipe card below!

Add all the ingredients to a blender. Blend on high until smooth and emulsified. Season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Helpful Tips

Using equal parts oil and orange juice plus a little vinegar gives the dressing a brighter flavor.
Use a different variety of oranges for a slightly different taste and hue.

Quick Tip: Use freshly squeezed orange juice for the best flavor.

Storage

Store dressing in a mason jar or airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Make It Your Way: Substitutions & Variations

Please remember that recipes are just a starting point.

How can you make this homemade orange vinaigrette recipe using what you already have? Here are some ideas…

Use a different orange variety – such as blood oranges, cara cara oranges, mandarins, etc.
No honey? – use maple syrup.
Use a different kind of vinegar – it’s also delicious with sherry vinegar, champagne vinegar, rice vinegar, or even apple cider vinegar.

Serving Ideas

Orange vinaigrette is very versatile and can be used in a variety of ways. Serve it with harvest bowls, any leafy green salad such as baby kale salad with crispy quinoa, drizzle it over a berry salad, toss over roasted root vegetables like my honey roasted parsnips and carrots, or cooked proteins such as grilled steak, chicken, or salmon.

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I hope you love this Orange Vinaigrette! If you make this recipe, please leave a comment & a star rating below. Thank you!