Ingredients

The following ingredients have 1 Servings
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup light tasting olive oil (or salad oil)
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallot
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest (reserve at least 1 more teaspoon)
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • pinch of salt
  • pinch of pepper

Instruction

  • Zest the orange(s). Measure 1/2 cup of orange juice into a small pot and bring it up to a boil. Turn the heat down to a strong simmer and reduce the orange juice by half. Pour the reduced orange juice into a small bowl with at least a 3 cup capacity.
  • While the orange juice is reducing, mince the shallot. Add the rest of the ingredients to the bowl with the reduced orange juice and whisk to combine.
  • Taste and adjust: If the dressing needs more orange flavor, add a little more zest. If it needs more acid or tartness, add a little more lemon juice. If it's lacking flavor add a little more salt. If it tastes sharp, add 1 tablespoon of water. Refrigerate in a The flavors improve over-night.
  • Makes 1 cup and serves 8 at two tablespoons per serving = 1.93 g NET CARBS.