This tangy vinaigrette recipe is on constant rotation in my salad dressing game. It’s a step up from the classic oil and vinegar vinaigrette and has a bit of a kick to it thanks to the chili pepper flakes and a bit of Tabasco but it’s easy to adjust the heat level to your taste.
It’s delicious on every salad I’ve tried it on so far but it’s also lovely drizzled on grilled salmon (or any fish) and shrimp and especially my Salmon, Spinach, And Avocado Salad. And as a bonus, it’s easy and quick to make and will stay fresh in the fridge for a couple of weeks. I know you’ll love this salad dressing recipe.
What Ingredients Do I Need
You only need a few simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand.
- Extra virgin olive oil – I recommend using the best quality you can afford as it will be prominent in the flavor.
- White wine vinegar
- Honey – A light or medium honey will be best.
- Orange juice – Pulp-free is best for this recipe.
- Chili flakes
- Tobasco
- Thyme – fresh or dried
How Do You Make This Vinaigrette
It comes together very quickly. Combine all the ingredients in a jar or other container with a lid and shake until the dressing has emulsified.
Storage Tips
If you have leftovers the vinaigrette can be stored in the fridge in the same jar that you mixed it in. I like to bring it to room temperature before I add it to salads or food. To do so, just take it out of the fridge about an hour before you’re ready to serve.
Try this vinaigrette on my easy Salmon, Spinach And Avocado Salad.
Tangy Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp (45ml) Juice from valencia or blood oranges
- 3 tbsp (45ml) white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp (15ml) honey
- 4 tbsp (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt & fresh ground pepper to taste
- chili pepper flakes to taste
- 4-8 drops Tobasco to taste
- leaves from 1 sprig fresh thyme
Instructions
- In a small mason jar (or any jar with a lid) combine the orange juice, vinegar, honey, olive oil, chili flakes, Tobasco, thyme and salt and pepper and shake until thoroughly blended.
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I love vinaigrette dressings on my salads and as marinade for chicken. I’ll have to give this one a try.
I love homemade sauces like these and this one sounds totally delicious! I already pinned this to make sometime soon so thank you for sharing with us!
Loved your tangy vinaigrette recipe! Super easy to follow, and the flavors are spot-on. Your friendly writing style made it feel like I had a kitchen buddy guiding me. Thanks for making meal prep a breeze. Looking forward to more of your tasty and budget-friendly recipes!
The touch of heat from the chili flakes and Tabasco is just what my salads needed.
I am making this recipe for my family! It’s exactly what I need!
This looks like a tasty dressing and I have most of the ingredients, I should give it a try as my current vinaigrette is almost out!
we love to make salad dressings from scratch and this one sounds simple and delish.. definitely trying it next time
This seems like a yummy vinaigrette, that would go well on a salmon dish salad!
My mouth is watering just thinking about this recipe! It sounds absolutely delicious!
This tangy vinaigrette recipe is a game-changer for my salads! The balance of balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and that touch of honey creates a flavor symphony that’s both zesty and subtly sweet.
I love a good homemade vinaigrette. This sounds delicious with the citrus elements, so fresh and flavorful.
I do want to create vinaigrette but I do not know how I knew it is easy but I am afraid to do it. Thank you for this guide, I think I can do it now.
Vinaigrettes have become my best friend, and I’ve been meaning to try out more recipes. This easy to make recipe sounds just right for me.
I have never mad my own vinaigrette before and this one sounds really good!
This salad dressing sounds like one that I will enjoy. The orange flavor sounds amazing.
This sounds so good. I will have to give this a try the next time I make a salad.
I do like to make different vinaigrettes for my salads to help keep them interesting. This one sounds yummy and I love the addition of the tabasco.