Mexican Citrus Dressing

Submitted by Bergy

"This is a no oil dressing that is great on a fruit salad, greens or for grilling chicken--Mmm."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 3/4 cup

ingredients

• 2 teaspoons grated orange rind
• 1⁄2 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or 2 tablespoons distilled vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced or 2 teaspoons dry basil
• 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 3 garlic cloves, pressed

directions

1. In a Pyrex or glass bowl mix all the ingredients, cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours.

Reviews

[LARavenscroft]

Made for Comfort Cafe Spring 2009. I didn't use this as a salad dressing because I could tell by the ingredients that it wouldn't be thick enough for my taste (I'm picky about the consistency of my salad dressing) so I decided to use this to marinate chicken thighs (used 6 boneless skinless thights) ~ WOW! was I ever surprised at how good these were. I initially intended to grill them but the weather didn't allow for that. I discarded the marinade and browned them on both sides in 2 T oil in a large skillet. Then I added about a half cup of white wine and let them cook for about 20 minutes. Thanks for posting this Bergy! Will definitely use this again.

 

[SusieQusie]

This bursting-with- flavor dressing was a big hit at my Mother's Day salad bar extravaganza! Since it was a last minute decision, ingredients were dictated by what I had on hand; fresh oregano for the basil and red pepper flakes for the jalapeno. I also used fresh lime juice rather than vinegar. The honey sweetness with the pepper bite really zings up those greens! Most of all, I love the fact that it is oil free so I can use as much as I want! ;-) Thanks for sharing your recipe!

 

[hlkljgk]

Great oil free dressing. So tasty. Thanks.

 

[akcooker]

I thought this was delcious. I took it to a Mexican theme pot luck at work, and it was perfect with the other dishes of enchiladas, burritos, tacos, etc. I did substitute red pepper flakes for the jalapeno because my son doesn't like jalapenos, and I knew I would use the leftover dressing at home. Very tasty!