This Sweet Onion and Citrus Dressing will take your salad, grain bowl, or sandwich from good to great. It’s an easy blender recipe with fresh and bright flavors that you’re going to love.
Why I love this Dressing
Homemade dressings can take a salad from good to great. Many people shy away from making their own dressings, however, because they think it’s too difficult.
Truth is, this Sweet Onion and Citrus Dressing takes just five minutes to make and it’s also healthier than store-bought dressings, given it’s not full of added, unnecessary ingredients and preservatives. It’s sweet, it’s citrusy, it’s smooth, it’s fresh.
Prep this dressing, and maybe even double the recipe to have on hand for salads all week long. It’s a simple and delicious way to add flavor to any salad, grain bowl, or sandwich throughout the week.
And if you love making your own dressings, also check out this Homemade Lemon Vinaigrette or this Creamy Jalapeño Dressing, both great for meal prep, too!
Recipe Ingredients
- Vidalia Sweet Onions – Sweet onions blended up make the base of our dressing.
- Cultured Oil, Zero Acres – This smooth neutral oil thins our dressing.
- Orange – The citrus pairs great with the onion.
- Mustard – Use honey mustard or dijon. Either will pack in a lot of flavor in just a small amount.
- Poppy Seeds – Optional, but is a nice addition to a sweet dressing.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
How to Make This Recipe
- In a blender, add all of the ingredients together.
- Blend for 40-50 seconds until all of the onions are completely blended. Taste it to ensure it isn’t too acidic. If needed, add 1-2 more tablespoons of olive oil or honey.
- Add to a jar and place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to allow it to chill prior to serving.
- Drizzle on your favorite salad and enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
Store in a glass jar for up to 5 days. Shake before use.
I made this dressing to go with my Shrimp and Mango Salad, but it can be used in a variety of ways.
The flavors in this Sweet Onion and Citrus Dressing can brighten up any dish. Add this dressing to a simple salad, on a sandwich (think like the Sweet Onion Dressing at Subway), on a grain bowl, mixed into quinoa, or as a chicken or salmon marinade.
Of course! Whether you use a food processor or a blender, if you feel you’re unable to achieve a smooth dressing, you may need to double the recipe to ensure the blades touch the ingredients.
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Sweet Onion and Citrus Dressing Recipe
Equipment
- blender or food processor
- measuring cups / spoons
- glass jar
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Vidalia sweet onions, diced
- 2 tbsp cultured oil, Zero Acres
- 1/2-1 orange, depending on consistency!
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp honey mustard, or dijon
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp poppy seeds
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a blender, add all of the ingredients together.
- Blend for 40-50 seconds until all of the onions are completely blended.
- Taste it to ensure it isn’t too acidic. If needed, add 1-2 more tablespoons of olive oil or honey.
- Add to a jar and place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to allow it to chill prior to serving.
- Drizzle on your favorite salad and enjoy!
Nutrition
Notes
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WOW this is good. every time i make dressing from scratch I love it, but this is one is my new favorite
This dressing is drinkable it’s so delicious! I add fresh orange zest for more punch and it’s fabulous.