Just you wait till you try this vinaigrette; it’s so good you might very well end up licking the plate clean. Or the bowl. Or the jar. And definitely the spoon too.
Serve it over a simple side salad or go all out with the original salad this dressing was made for with our beet salad.
Why Our Recipe
- It’s simply delicious.
- It’s also super simple to make.
![The Best Beet Salad has goat cheese and an orange-balsamic vinaigrette. It's simple to make, and delicious! A close up view of a jar of orange balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing.](https://i0.wp.com/thestayathomechef.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Orange-Vinaigrette-Dressing-Best1.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&ssl=1)
Homemade salad dressings are super easy to make. In fact, they are so easy you may not be interested in cluttering up your fridge with store-bought dressings ever again. This is one of our absolute favorites. It’s vibrant and fresh and pairs beautifully with a variety of salads. You can purchase salad dressing shakers, or just grab a mason jar and mix it up right in the jar.
Ingredient Notes
![An overhead view of the ingredients needed to make our simple orange balsamic vinaigrette.](https://i0.wp.com/thestayathomechef.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Ingredient-Shot_Orange-Vinaigrette-Dressing-1.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&ssl=1)
![An overhead view of the ingredients needed to make our simple orange balsamic vinaigrette.](https://i0.wp.com/thestayathomechef.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Ingredient-Shot_Orange-Vinaigrette-Dressing-1.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&ssl=1)
- Orange Zest & Juice: Grab a single fresh orange for this. You’ll want to zest it first, and then juice it. You can even play around with various varieties of oranges like Cara-Cara, blood oranges, or even a tangerine.
- Balsamic Vinegar: Use a good quality balsamic vinegar for the best flavor.
- Olive Oil: With dressings you do taste the flavor so be sure to use a good quality extra virgin olive oi for best results.
- Dijon Mustard: adds just a little bite. Dijon is preferred over yellow mustard for its more complex flavor that isn’t as blunt and sharp as yellow.
- Sugar: For those wanting to replace sugar, honey works great.
Storage Instructions
Homemade vinaigrettes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 weeks. Simply shake or stir before using.