citrus vinaigrette

Zesty salad topping

A citrus vinaigrette is a salad dressing made by emulsifying oil with citrus juice—lemon, lime, orange, or grapefruit—instead of or alongside vinegar.

The citrus provides acidity and brightness while adding fruity notes.

The arugula salad came with a light citrus vinaigrette.

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salad · tossed salad · side salad · zesty · orange · grapefruit · lime · whisked · emulsified · greens · mixed greens · spring mix · drizzled · grilled chicken · honey · shallot · mustard · bright

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Family

citrus, vinaigrette, citric, citron, citrine, vinegar, wine, vine, vino

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G