Agave Citrus Vinaigrette
This agave citrus vinaigrette is a deliciously light, tangy, and sweet dressing with citrus notes from lemon and lime juice and zest.
Servings: 1 cup
Ingredients
- ½ c extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ c apple cider or champagne vinegar
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 lime, juiced
- zest of ½ lemon
- zest of 1 lime
- 1 Tbsp Dijon or brown mustard
- 1 Tbsp agave nectar
- ⅛ tsp cracked black pepper
- salt, to taste
Instructions
- Vigorously whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice and zest, lime juice and zest, agave nectar, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Vigorously shake before each use, as vinaigrettes naturally separate.
Notes
- Dijon mustard is largely not vegan (there are a few vegan friendly options like Westbrae Dijon and Organicville) so you can use brown mustard instead to keep this recipe vegan-friendly.
FAQ
- What are the ratios for traditional vinaigrette - traditionally, vinaigrettes use 3 parts oil to 1 part vinegar. We like to use 2 parts oil to 1 part vinegar in our recipes to cut back a little on the fat content and to add a little extra sharpness.
- Is vinaigrette healthier than salad dressing - vinaigrettes are typically healthier/lighter than other creamy dressings, like Caesar or ranch, especially if you're making your own as you can control the oil: vinegar ratio as well as added sugars and sodium.
- What is the shelf life of vinaigrette - we typically keep our vinaigrette in the refrigerator for 5 days, especially if it contains fresh herbs or garlic.