• Making Mayo’s Recipes: Citrus vinaigrette

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Have you tried making a citrus vinaigrette? Experiment with other citrus juices in concentrated form. Look for lemon, lime, blood orange or grapefruit.

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Watch: Making citrus vinaigrette

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CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
8 servings

1 cup water
½ cup orange juice concentrate
½ cup canola oil
¼ cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
¼ teaspoon salt
Pinch of ground black pepper

In a blender, mix all ingredients until smooth. Serve immediately. Place leftovers in a container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Shake well before use.

Nutritional information per 2 tablespoons: 143 calories; 14 g total fat; 1 g saturated fat; 0 g transfat; 9 g monounsaturated fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 89 mg sodium; 7 g total carbohydrate; 0 g dietary fiber; 6 g total sugars; 0 g protein.