• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
West Coast Kitchen Garden
  • Recipes
  • Shop
  • About
  • Contact
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Shop
  • About
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • Shop
    • About
    • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    Home » Recipe » Garden Salad With Orange Vinaigrette

    Garden Salad With Orange Vinaigrette

    Published: Jul 9, 2020 · Modified: Nov 1, 2021 by Sabrina Currie · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    Simple Garden Salad Elevated

    Who doesn't love an easy salad?! Orange vinaigrette is my favourite light citrus salad dressing recipe and it goes so well on a garden salad. And by garden, I mean any little bits of fresh greens or veggies you find growing in your yard as you prepare dinner. One of my favourite salads because often, especially early in the year, I only have a little bit of this and that and the sweet tartness of orange brings everything together beautifully.

    Citrus Salad Dressing on a Composed Garden Salad
    Citrus Salad Dressing on a Composed Garden Salad
    Jump to:
    • Simple Garden Salad Elevated
    • Composed Salad For The Win
    • If You Want To Grow Your Own Salad
    • Best Orange Vinaigrette
    • Keep In Touch
    • Recipe
    • Want More Salad Inspiration?

    Composed Salad For The Win

    By walking through the garden with a bowl and picking a few leaves of lettuce and kale, a little watercress, a radish or two and some peas, all of a sudden I have a lovely salad for 4! My garden may look pitiful sometimes but when I put this simple offering of fresh vegetables on the table, it suddenly looks impressive. You can toss and serve this in a bowl, but to really elevate your beautiful garden greens, serve them as a composed salad on a big plate. Simply arrange in a circle or a straight line across the plate and drizzle dressing over top.

    Composing A Salad Elevates Simple Ingredients Making them Shine
    Composing A Salad Elevates Simple Ingredients Making them Shine

    If You Want To Grow Your Own Salad

    Almost anyone can grow a few simple vegetables if you have a garden or patio space. From a small little garden to large yard, decide on what you want to grow based on what you most love to eat. In the photo above you can see vegetables from my own garden. I have a small row each of peas, lettuce and radishes and four sprouting broccoli plants that continuously provide small florets. Here's a really wonderful and informative article from Greenery Guide on growing your own food. I highly recommend giving it a read. Don't be afraid to try some small veggies in pots too. Zucchini, tomatoes, cukes and more can very successfully be grown in patio pots.

    Best Orange Vinaigrette

    Orange vinaigrette is a lovely versatile dressing that goes well on a variety of salads. A little sweet, tart and barely salted, this pairs well with mild lettuces and peppery ones too. (Try it with a little goat cheese and watercress in the spring!) I particularly like this on a salad with peas (snap peas or shelled peas work equally well) and have been known to use thawed frozen peas in the winter.

    Fresh Oranges Make The Best Orange Vinaigrette
    Fresh Oranges Make The Best Orange Vinaigrette

    I almost always have various bright citrus fruits in my kitchen. For this I use one large orange, cutting half for juice and half pared into small wedges for garnish. A touch of honey highlights the natural sweetness. Next a little extra acid is added with a squish of fresh lemon and a dash of red wine vinegar, then tempered with a little pepper for a simple salad dressing with a depth that keeps you coming back for more. (As a side note, although it's not common, do you know you can grow oranges and other citrus here in Canada? For more information, check out the amazing and inspirational Garden on Salt Spring Island, BC)

    Fresh Citrus For Orange Salad Dressing
    Fresh Citrus For Orange Salad Dressing

    Keep In Touch

    If you love these recipes and ideas, sign up for new recipes by email (sign up in the side bar) or follow along for updates on Instagram here.

    Recipe

    Easy Garden Salad With Orange Vinaigrette

    Orange Vinaigrette

    Delicious orange salad dressing is quick and easy. Fresh, bright citrus flavours with a mild sweetness to complement mild garden greens and tender vegetables as well as peppery greens like nasturtium, watercress and arugula. Top your salad with some delicious tangy goat cheese to make it a meal! This will dress salad for approximately 6-8 servings.
    5 from 11 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Dip, Dressing, Salad, Salad Dressing, Vegetable, Vinaigrette
    Cuisine: canadian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Author: Sabrina Currie

    Ingredients

    • 4 tablespoon Orange Juice, freshly squeezed
    • 2 teaspoon Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed
    • 2 teaspoon Red Wine Vinegar
    • 2 teaspoon Honey
    • 4 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • ¼ teaspoon Each, Salt and Pepper
    • *Optional: ½ teaspoon chopped fresh Thyme or Parsley

    Instructions

    • Mix orange juice, lemon juice, vinegar and honey together honey is fully incorporated.
    • Whisk in olive oil, salt and pepper and herbs if using until blended and season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
    • Toss with 8 cups of seasonal greens and fresh vegetables sliced thinly. Alternatively, sprinkle this over individual composed salads.
    • Store any leftover dressing in a covered container in the fridge for up to one week.
    Tried this Recipe? Tag me Today!Mention @wckitchengarden or tag #wckitchengarden!

    Want More Salad Inspiration?

    Check out some of my other favourite salads:

    Carrot Apple Ginger Dressing

    Fresh Fig and Fennel Salad with Prosciutto

    Arugula Salad with Hazelnuts and Strawberry Vinaigrette

    Zucchini Salad with Feta and Hazelnuts

    Thai Flank Steak Salad

    Have a great day and let me know below if you've tried and loved any of these recipes!

    ox

    Sabrina

    « Zucchini Muffins
    Roasted Miso Glazed Salmon »

    About Sabrina Currie

    Classically French trained cook, photographer and food stylist living on beautiful Vancouver Island, BC.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Jam

      July 13, 2020 at 2:51 am

      5 stars
      This is fantastic! Thank you for making a delicious, healthy food~ love it!

      Reply
    2. Shareba

      July 14, 2020 at 11:03 am

      5 stars
      Fresh oranges really make a huge difference in salad dressing. I LOVE your salad photos in this post btw, that salad is beautiful.

      Reply
      • SabCurrie

        July 15, 2020 at 8:04 pm

        Thank you so much Shareba!

        Reply
    3. Colleen

      July 14, 2020 at 4:02 pm

      5 stars
      Don't you love it when you can pick a salad right out of the garden? Your composed salad loves so pretty and that vinaigrette is perfect on a summer salad.

      Reply
      • SabCurrie

        July 15, 2020 at 8:04 pm

        Thank you Colleen and yes to salads growing in your front yard!

        Reply
    4. Bernice Hill

      July 14, 2020 at 5:25 pm

      5 stars
      oh gosh this sounds delicious! Orange dressing with feta cheese, yes plesase! I'm a big believer in making my own salad dressings and this one is going on my list.

      Reply
      • SabCurrie

        July 15, 2020 at 8:03 pm

        Thank you Bernice!

        Reply
    5. Kristen

      July 15, 2020 at 7:24 pm

      5 stars
      I so agree, fresh citrus is the key to making beautiful, flavorful, fresh salad dressings. This sounds so perfect, I can’t wait to put it on my next salad.

      Reply
      • SabCurrie

        July 15, 2020 at 8:03 pm

        Thanks Kristen!

        Reply
    6. Isabelle @ Crumb

      July 17, 2020 at 7:54 pm

      5 stars
      What a gorgeous presentation! I'm in the same boat right now where I just have a little bit of everything coming up.... well, except for cucumbers, which are beyond plentiful at the moment. I love the way you've added edible flowers for a pop of colour, and that orange vinaigrette sounds like the perfect way to let all that fresh garden bounty shine. I just wish the climate here in Ontario was good enough to grow our own oranges!

      Reply
      • SabCurrie

        July 21, 2020 at 9:16 pm

        One of my favourite things about my garden is my edible flowers. They truly elevate every dish they adorn. In fact I wrote an article for Edible Vancouver Island Magazine on just that! Cheers Isabelle!

        Reply
    7. Terri

      July 20, 2020 at 3:12 am

      5 stars
      Prettiest salad I have ever come across! And I love the orange vinaigrette!!

      Reply
      • SabCurrie

        July 21, 2020 at 9:15 pm

        Wow, thank you so much Terri!

        Reply
    8. Sean

      July 20, 2020 at 9:34 am

      5 stars
      I'm not sure what I love more - the delightful, bright dressing in all its citrusy goodness, or your fantastic presentation! It's so good to have a go-to dressing recipe to work with, and citrus vinaigrettes never go wrong! Beautiful job.

      Reply
      • SabCurrie

        July 21, 2020 at 9:15 pm

        Wow, thank you so much Sean, that means a lot coming from you. I love your beautifully presented dishes!

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Join Me On Social

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    Sabrina Currie in her kitchen

    Hi, I'm Sabrina! Welcome to my West Coast Kitchen and Garden where I show you what I'm growing, foraging and cooking and give you recipes made only with wholesome ingredients.

    More about me →

    In Season Now

    • Lavender Lemon Drop Martini With Cocktail Sugar Rim
    • Goma Dressing Recipe With Roasted Carrots And Asparagus
    • Best Empress Gin Cocktail Recipes
    • Easy Homemade Palak Chicken Recipe (Spinach Curry Sauce)
    • Healthy California Chicken Salad Recipe With Grapes
    • Easy Vegan Parsley Pesto With Hazelnuts

    Popular Recipes

    • Chirashi Sushi Bowl (aka Chirashizushi)
    • Miso Baked Oysters-A Quick And Easy West Coast Appetizer
    • Ooni Pizza Dough Recipe
    • Savory Spring Rhubarb Salsa
    • Flank Steak Salad
    • Easy Peanut Sauce Baked Chicken
    West Coast Kitchen Garden Homewares Shop
    West Coast Kitchen Garden Homewares Shop

    Follow to the bottom if you'd like to sign up for our latest sales, best cooking tips and newest recipes.

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    Sabrina Currie of West Coast Kitchen Garden
    Sabrina Currie of West Coast Kitchen Garden

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Services
    • Media Kit

    Copyright © West Coast Kitchen Garden 2021 - All Rights Reserved

     

    Loading Comments...