Recipe: Citrus vinaigrette

This citrusy vinaigrette is a great way to dress your salads at home while not just feeling not guilty about it, but feeling fantastic about it! This Citrus Vinaigrette calls for cold-pressed orange juice, which will give you the maximum nutrients possible. You can adjust any of the below ingredients to your liking.

 Ingredients

• ½ Cup of fresh cold-pressed orange juice
• 2 tablespoons of balsamic
• 2 tablespoons of organic maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon of Olive Oil
• Salt and Pepper, tt

Method 1 

Add your orange juice, balsamic, maple syrup, olive oil, and salt and pepper to your mixing bowl. Use a whisk to combine ingredients. Mix until dressing is emulsified. Add salt and pepper and continue mixing. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Method 2

Add all of your ingredients to a high speed blender. Blend until mixed and emulsified. Add salt and pepper to your liking and pulse a few additional times. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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