Basil Garlic Citrus Vinaigrette

Submitted by Marie

"This is a wonderful change of pace vinaigrette. Pour this over a mixture of sectioned oranges, red onions and mixed greens for a delightful salad."

 

• Ready In: 5mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: cups

ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
• 1⁄4 cup white vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1 crushed garlic clove

directions

1. Combine orange juice concentrate, vinegar, water, black pepper and basil in a small bowl.
2. Whisk in olive oil slowly, then add clove of garlic.
3. Pour into a small jar and refrigerate.
4. Bring to room temperature before using.
5. Shake well before pouring on salad.
6. Can keep in refrigerator for up to one week.

Reviews

[Sharon123]

Very nice! I serve this over a lettuce salad and my family and I enjoyed it! Thanks Marie!

 

[Roxygirl in Colorado]

I made this last night to go on spinach, red onion, mandarin oranges, and toasted slivered almonds. I added more garlic,a couple tablesoons vinegar, fresh basil (didn't feel that the dried was shining through). After having it for lunch today, I suggest making the dressing a day in advance, since it greatly improved the flavor.It did get thicker upon standing, too. I might add less orange juice next time, since I felt it overpowered the other ingredients. I do think that it would be worth it to think about extra flavor combinations in your salad to make it really standout (avocado and bacon, like previous reviewer. I really liked how it flavored the spincah. Roxygirl in Colo.

 

[justcallmejulie]

This was delicious! I served it on a spinach salad with bacon and avacado. Terrific flavor combination!

 

[PaulaG]

This is an excellent dressing. Has a nice blend of orange and basil. I am posting a spinach and fruit salad that I made and used this dressing. It was the perfect addition to my creation.

 

[Judy from Hawaii]

Oh, wow! This is a wonderful dressing. I am so happy that I found this recipe. It is very similar to a commercially prepared one that I can no longer find. I had tried a couple of other citrus dressings & found them to be lacking, but this one is very flavorful. I know I will make this one often, thanks, Marie!