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BALSAMIC CITRUS SALAD DRESSING RECIPE
This is a refreshing summer-time balsamic citrus salad dressing.
Chop up a mixture of assorted greens, diced apple, toasted pecans and watch the flavor of this dressing spring into action!
It’s also great on grilled fish, so even more reason to whip some up for a healthy meal.
Easily blend it up in your Vitamix or Blendtec blender and don’t forget to join our community to stay up on delicious, quick and easy dressings the whole family will enjoy! Plus share your rating with us if you try this one at home! We love to hear your thoughts! 🙂
Balsamic Citrus Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup organic balsamic vinegar
- 3 medium oranges peeled, halved
- 3 green onions white part only OR 1/4 cup, chopped
- 2 small garlic cloves peeled
- 2 tablespoons sweetener of choice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice OR 1/2 lime peeled
- 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into the blender in the order listed and secure lid, except the olive oil.
- For Blendtec: Press the SAUCES button. Add the olive oil and PULSE 4 to 5 times to incorporate.
- For Vitamix: Select VARIABLE, Speed 1. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to VARIABLE, Speed 10, then to HIGH. Blend for 45 seconds, or until smooth. Reduce speed to VARIABLE, Speed 4 and remove lid plug. Slowly add the olive oil until well incorporated
- Refrigerate in airtight container for 30 minutes.
- Then set out for 30 minutes to bring to room temperature. Shake before serving over salad.
- All done! Enjoy!! Now take a photo, rate it, and share your accomplishments! 🙂 Tag @BlenderBabes & #BlenderBabes
HEALTH BENEFITS & FUN FACTS OF OLIVE OIL
The cultivation of olives and olive oil production has deep roots in the history of Spain.
The olive, a symbol of peace, and the olive-producing trees (olea europea) are known to have been cultivated over 6000 years ago in the Mediterranean.
In addition to bolstering the immune system and helping to protect against viruses, olive oil has also been found to be effective in fighting against diseases such as cancer (the phytonutrient in olive oil, oleocanthal, mimics the effect of ibuprofen in reducing inflammation, which can decrease the risk of breast cancer and it’s recurrence).
Heart disease (it helps lower levels of blood cholesterol which lead to heart disease), and diabetes (it’s been demonstrated that olive oil-rich diets, low in saturated fats, moderately rich in carbohydrates and soluble fiber from fruit, vegetables, pulses, and grains, are the most effective approach for diabetics).
I like to make my own dressings. Miso ginger is my favorite at the moment, but I can’t wait to try this one because we have a ton of fresh picked oranges from our yard.
Oooohh! So jealous! We LOVE finer miso dressings as well. Are you blending up that dressing too Cheryl?
I love making dressing in my blender. Great recipe.
We usually by our dressing, but if we are out my husband will make a simple one using red wine vinegar and olive oil. I haven’t tried to make any myself.
Try it Dijah (beautiful name btw!). Homemade dressings are so much healthier for you! Plus very easy to make in your blender. 🙂 Happy Blending!
I buy my salad dressing. My mom was the best cook, but sadly that did not get passed down to me.
Ha!! I feel you! I’m personally not an amazing cook. However I AM a great recipe follower, which is usually all you need. 🙂 ~Blender Babe Tarashaun
Yummy! i make my own dressing so much better than store bought!
Agreed! Homemade salad dressings and vinaigrettes are SO much healthier! Happy Blending Lezlie!
I buy it but would like to make it
I usually buy mine but if I had a good blender would make it! Thanks!
I make my salad dressings always! There’s no point in wasting money on pre-made dressings when you can make tastier ones at home :).
i don’t buy or make salad dressing. this recipe sounds delicious though so I’ll need to try it out
You should Crystal! Vitamix recipes are usually really good! 🙂
I make all of my salad dressings, but have never done so in the blender.
I make salad dressing in my blender at home
I have not triid to make dressing in my blender yet.
I buy mine. This dressing looks so good…and I’m pretty sure my son would like it too!!
You should definitely try it Susan! Let us know if you do. 🙂
i just started making my own dressings and marinades in my blender. This looks like a great dressing recipe.