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Zaxby’s Citrus Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe

Zaxby’s Citrus Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe

Zaxby’s Citrus Vinaigrette Dressing is a light, tangy, and refreshing salad dressing made with citrus juice and simple pantry ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Airtight jar or bottle

Method
 

Step 1: Add the citrus base
  1. I add orange juice, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar to a mixing bowl. This creates that fresh citrus flavor you love.
    Zaxby’s Citrus Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe
Step 2: Sweeten the dressing
  1. I whisk in the honey until it dissolves fully. You can adjust the sweetness based on your taste.
    Zaxby’s Citrus Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe
Step 3: Add seasoning
  1. I add Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. I whisk again so everything blends evenly.
    Zaxby’s Citrus Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe
Step 4: Add olive oil
  1. I slowly pour in the olive oil while whisking. This helps the dressing emulsify and turn smooth.
    Zaxby’s Citrus Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe
Step 5: Taste and adjust
  1. I taste the dressing and adjust salt or sweetness if needed. Then I transfer it to a jar.
    Zaxby’s Citrus Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe

Notes

  • I love drizzling this citrus vinaigrette over fresh green salads, grilled chicken salads, or grain bowls.
  • You can also use it as a light marinade for chicken or shrimp.