**Orange Muscatel Vinaigrette: A Delightful Citrusy Twist to Your Salads and Marinades**
This tantalizing vinaigrette, crafted with the vibrant flavors of oranges and muscatel wine, will elevate your culinary creations to new heights. Its harmonious blend of sweet and tangy notes, complemented by a hint of aromatic herbs, transforms ordinary salads into extraordinary flavor experiences. Whether you're seeking a zesty marinade for grilled chicken or a refreshing dressing for your favorite greens, this versatile vinaigrette is sure to impress.
**Recipe Variations:**
1. **Classic Orange Muscatel Vinaigrette:** Experience the timeless combination of orange juice, muscatel wine, Dijon mustard, shallots, and herbs.
2. **Honey Mustard Orange Muscatel Vinaigrette:** Elevate your vinaigrette with a touch of sweetness and tang. Honey and Dijon mustard join forces to create a harmonious balance of flavors.
3. **Citrusy Orange Muscatel Vinaigrette:** Enhance the zesty flavors of orange and muscatel with a hint of lime juice. This variation adds a refreshing twist to your dressings and marinades.
4. **Herbed Orange Muscatel Vinaigrette:** Infuse your vinaigrette with the aromatic goodness of fresh herbs like basil, thyme, and rosemary. These herbs add a delightful layer of complexity to the dressing.
5. **Spicy Orange Muscatel Vinaigrette:** Bring a touch of heat to your vinaigrette with the addition of cayenne pepper. This variation is perfect for those who enjoy a bit of spice in their dishes.
ORANGE VINAIGRETTE
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
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
ORANGE HONEY VINAIGRETTE
My adaptation of a light salad dressing from the cookbook, "The New American Diet." I particularly enjoy this on a salad with baby spinach, wild rice or both.
Provided by justcallmetoni
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Blend with a wire whisk.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
BUTTER LETTUCE WITH ORANGE MUSCAT CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE
This simple recipe (with a few of my own embellishments) is printed on the side label of a bottle of Orange Muscat Champagne Vinegar from Trader Joes. I think a scattering of toasted pepitas would be extra nice. Posting the recipe for all those JoeHeads out there...you know who you are!
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Vegan
Time 15m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Please note that all ingredient amounts are estimated.
- Prepare the vinaigrette and set aside. Best prepared 1 hour in advance.
- Gently toss the butter lettuce, avocado, jicama, orange segments, red onion and vinaigrette together in a large bowl.
- Divide and arrange on 4 salad plates.
- Garnish each serving with apple mint leaves and pepitas.
- Pass the dressing.
ORANGE-MUSCATEL VINAIGRETTE
Use this vinaigrette to dress our Avocado and Orange Salad.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Gluten-Free Recipes
Yield Makes about 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Whisk together vinegar, orange juice, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisking constantly, pour in oil in a slow, steady stream; whisk until emulsified. If not using immediately, refrigerate, covered, up to 1 day.
ORANGE VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Bobby Flay
Yield 3/4 cup
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh oranges and muscat grapes.
- If you don't have muscat grapes, you can substitute another sweet grape variety, such as Thompson Seedless or Flame Tokay.
- Use a good quality olive oil for the vinaigrette. Extra virgin olive oil is a good choice.
- Season the vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.
- The vinaigrette can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Orange Muscatel Vinaigrette is a delicious and versatile dressing that can be used on a variety of salads, grilled meats, and fish. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a light and refreshing dressing, give Orange Muscatel Vinaigrette a try. You won't be disappointed!
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