Basic citrus dressing
Basic citrus dressing

Preparation time 10 minutes

Total time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  1. 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  2. 10 mL (2 tsp.) Dijon mustard
  3. 125 mL (1/2 cup) olive oil
  4. 5 mL (1 tsp.) your choice citrus zest
  5. 60 mL (1/4 cup) your choice freshly squeezed citrus juice
  6. 15–30 mL (1–2 tbsp.) maple syrup
  7. To taste salt and pepper

Directions

  1. Whisk together garlic and mustard in a bowl.
  2. Drizzle in olive oil, whisking constantly.
  3. Whisk in citrus zest and juice.
  4. Pour 15 mL (1 tbsp.) of maple syrup at a time and taste dressing after each spoonful.
  5. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Drizzle over green salad, couscous, or fish.

CHEF’S SECRET

Choose the citrus fruit of your choice for this recipe: lemon, orange, blood orange, or even grapefruit. Making your dressing following these directions will give you a creamier version.

NUTRITION TIP

Add 15 mL (1 tbsp.) of maple syrup at a time and taste.
The quantity of maple syrup required may vary depending on the sweetness of the citrus fruit chosen and the taste you’re looking for.

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