Best 11 Apricot Orange Vinaigrette Recipes

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Apricot orange vinaigrette is a versatile condiment that can liven up a variety of dishes. With its vibrant color and sweet-tart flavor, this dressing can instantly elevate salads, grilled meats, and fish. Made with fresh apricots, oranges, vinegar, and honey, this vinaigrette is bursting with flavor and is sure to become a favorite recipe.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

APRICOT VINAIGRETTE DRESSING



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Apricot preserves sweetly flavor this bright apricot vinaigrette. It may become your favorite dressing!

Provided by Rachel Gurk

Categories     Salad Dressings & Toppings

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tablespoons apricot preserves
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper (more to taste)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl or jar, warm preserves in microwave for 20 seconds to liquify.
  • Whisk in remaining ingredients until emulsified.
  • Use immediately or store in refrigerator for up to 4 days. Allow to come to room temperature before using and shake well.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 tablespoons, Calories 170 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 157 mg, Sugar 9 g, UnsaturatedFat 11 g

APRICOT ORANGE VINAIGRETTE



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This sweet and tangy citrus dressing perks up any salad, lending appeal to even a simple blend of mixed greens. Diana Rios - Lytle, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield about 3/4 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon water
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

APRICOT VINAIGRETTE



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Make and share this Apricot Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Debbwl

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) can apricot halves, drained
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 large garlic clove
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In blender, combine first 5 ingredients; blend until smooth. With blender running, slowly add loive oill; blend until smooth.

MIXED GREENS WITH APRICOT VINAIGRETTE AND ALMONDS



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"I used apricot preserves to sweeten a basic vinaigrette," says Bobby.

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
1 heaping tablespoon apricot jam
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 cups mixed baby greens (about 5 ounces)
1/4 cup slightly toasted sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Whisk together the vinegar and jam in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.
  • Put the greens in a large bowl, toss with the vinaigrette and top with the almonds.

ORANGE VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over high heat, reduce the orange juice until it forms a syrup. Let the syrup cool slightly.
  • In a blender, combine the orange syrup, onion, lime juice, mustard, chile powder and vinegar. Blend for 30 seconds. With the blender running, slowly add the olive oil until the dressing emulsifies. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour into a squeeze bottle. May be prepared up to 1 day ahead and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving.

ORANGE VINAIGRETTE



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With a few simple, nutritious ingredients, this orange vinaigrette will be your new go-to salad dressing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking

Yield Makes 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

  • Combine the juices and salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the oils until incorporated. The vinaigrette will keep, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for 2 days.

ORANGE CITRUS VINAIGRETTE



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This is a delightful salad dressing. It tastes great through any season.

Provided by Stephanie C.

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

⅔ cup rice wine vinegar
⅓ cup orange juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon honey

Steps:

  • Whisk together the vinegar, orange juice, oil, cilantro, mustard, garlic, and honey in a bowl; store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 32.4 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fat 2.7 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 38 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

CREAMY ORANGE VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Jane E. Brody

Categories     condiments

Time 10m

Yield 2/3 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons balsamic or red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon finely minced orange peel
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup yogurt "cheese"
2 tablespoons flavorful oil (like extra-virgin olive oil)
cayenne, white or black pepper, to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • Place all the ingredients in a blender jar and process them at medium speed until creamy. Or, combine the orange juice, vinegar, orange peel and salt in a bowl and whisk them together, then beat in the yogurt "cheese" until well-combined. Gradually beat in the oil and, if desired, season with cayenne or pepper. Use as a dressing for shredded cabbage or other salads or as a sauce for tofu, fish or tempeh.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 260, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 246 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

CREAMY ORANGE VINAIGRETTE



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Use this recipe when making our Orange and Jicama Salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 navel orange
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons orange-flower honey or regular honey
3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
Coarse salt
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup heavy cream
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Toast cumin in a dry small skillet over high heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Finely grind with a mortar and pestle or in a spice grinder.
  • Zest orange; set zest aside. Cut pith from orange. Working over a bowl to catch juices, cut orange segments from membrane, letting them fall into bowl. Squeeze any remaining juice from membrane into bowl. Remove segments, and coarsely chop; return to bowl.
  • Whisk together mustard, honey, vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, and cumin. Pour in oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified. Whisk in orange flesh, juice, zest, and the cream; whisk until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.

ORANGE VINAIGRETTE



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A low-fat vinaigrette recipe

Provided by Candice

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

¼ cup orange juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon-style prepared mustard
2 teaspoons honey
⅛ teaspoon cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • In a small jar with a tight-fitting cover, combine the orange juice, vinegar, mustard, honey and pepper. Cover and shake well until combined. To store, refrigerate for up to 1 week. Shake well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 96 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH APRICOT VINAIGRETTE



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Make and share this Spinach Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Spinach

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (10 ounce) package fresh Baby Spinach
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 small purple onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped dried apricot
1 (4 ounce) package crumbled goat cheese
1 ripe avocado, peeled and diced
1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons apricot jam
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • To make the vinaigrette: Add all the vinaigrette ingredients to a small bowl; whisk until well blended; set aside.
  • To make salad: Add all salad ingredients to a large bowl; toss to mix.
  • Drizzle Apricot Vinaigrette over salad; toss to coat.
  • Season to taste with salt/pepper if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.1, Fat 29.6, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 15, Sodium 337.9, Carbohydrate 21.1, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 12.2, Protein 8

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe apricots and oranges.
  • If you don't have fresh apricots, you can use dried apricots. Just be sure to rehydrate them in warm water before using.
  • You can adjust the amount of honey or agave nectar in the dressing to taste.
  • If you like a tangier dressing, add a squeeze of lemon juice.
  • For a spicier dressing, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • This dressing is also great on grilled chicken or fish.

Conclusion:

Apricot orange vinaigrette is a versatile dressing that can be used on a variety of salads, fruits, and grilled meats. It's easy to make and packed with flavor. The combination of sweet apricots, tangy oranges, and fresh herbs is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and healthy dressing, give this apricot orange vinaigrette a try.

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