Clementine Vinaigrette: A Bright, Citrusy Dressing for Salads, Chicken & Seafood
Fresh, vibrant and beautifully simple, this Clementine Vinaigrette brings together fruity extra virgin olive oil, fragrant clementine vinegar and creamy Dijon mustard for a dressing that instantly lifts salads, grain bowls, grilled chicken and seafood.
The subtle sweetness of clementine gives this vinaigrette a fresh Mediterranean character, while a touch of honey can be added for extra balance. Best of all, there’s no blender required — simply add everything to a jar, shake and serve.
Clementine Vinaigrette Recipe
Prep time: 5 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Perfect for: Salads, grain bowls, grilled chicken and seafood
Ingredients
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Clementine vinegar
- Dijon mustard
- Sea salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Honey, optional
- Fresh herbs, optional
For the Three Olives Pantry version, use Olea Pia Koroneiki Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Olea Pia Corsican Clementine Vinegar as the base of the dressing.
How to Make Clementine Vinaigrette
1. Combine the base ingredients
Add the olive oil, clementine vinegar and Dijon mustard to a small glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.
2. Season
Add sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
3. Add a little sweetness or freshness
Add honey or fresh herbs if using. Honey will soften the acidity and add a subtle sweetness, while fresh herbs bring another layer of Mediterranean flavour.
4. Shake until creamy
Seal the lid tightly and shake vigorously until the vinaigrette becomes smooth, creamy and fully emulsified.
5. Drizzle and enjoy
Spoon or drizzle your freshly made Clementine Vinaigrette over leafy salads, grain bowls, grilled chicken or seafood.
Serving Inspiration
The fresh citrus flavour makes this dressing particularly delicious with a salad of leafy greens, fresh clementine segments, fennel, feta and toasted nuts. It’s also an easy way to add brightness to roasted vegetables or a simple grilled chicken or seafood dish.
Make It Your Own
Prefer it sweeter? Add a little more honey. Want something herbaceous? Try adding finely chopped fresh herbs. For a sharper vinaigrette, increase the clementine vinegar slightly.
The beauty of a homemade vinaigrette is that you can taste and adjust as you go.
Shop the Ingredients at Three Olives Pantry
Create your own Clementine Vinaigrette at home with Mediterranean pantry staples available from Three Olives Pantry, including Olea Pia Koroneiki Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Olea Pia Corsican Clementine Vinegar, Dijon mustard, sea salt, black pepper and honey.