Description
A fresh and zesty Citrus Cumin Vinaigrette combining lime and orange juices with cumin, chili powder, and garlic to create a bright, healthy dressing perfect for enhancing Mexican coleslaw or salads.
Ingredients
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Dressing:
- 1/4 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (more if needed)
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the lime juice, orange juice, ground cumin, kosher salt, chili powder, chopped garlic, and olive oil into a blender.
- Blend: Process all the ingredients in the blender until the vinaigrette is smooth and emulsified, ensuring all flavors are well incorporated.
- Store: Pour the dressing into an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use. If separation occurs, shake or stir well before serving.
- Serve: Toss the vinaigrette with your favorite greens, Mexican coleslaw, or salad to add a bright and healthy flavor.
Notes
- Store the dressing in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.
- If the vinaigrette separates after storage, shake or stir before using.
- Adjust the amounts of salt, cumin, and chili powder to suit your personal taste preferences.
- This dressing is ideal for light and healthy salads, especially those with Mexican-inspired flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: Citrus vinaigrette, cumin dressing, healthy salad dressing, Mexican dressing, lime and orange vinaigrette, homemade salad dressing, easy vinaigrette recipe
