Citrus Vinaigrette
Ingredients 8 ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 4 cups vinaigrette
- 2 cups olive oil
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons basil chiffonade
- salt -- to taste freshly-ground black pepper -- to taste
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
Possible health benefits
General information, not medical advice.
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Lemon juice
High in vitamin C · 39 mg per 100 g, 48% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage.
11 more authorised claims
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of teeth.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function.
- Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
- Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
- Vitamin C contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E.
- Vitamin C increases iron absorption.
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble nutrient found in some foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. NIH fact sheet
Nutrients per 100 g of “Lemon juice, raw”, USDA FoodData Central.
Claims: EU Register of health claims (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, © European Union, CC BY 4.0), shown only where the ingredient meets the claim's conditions (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). Facts: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (public domain).
Cook safely
- Sharp knives. Cut on a board that doesn't slip (a damp cloth under it helps), and curl the fingers of the hand that holds the food.
Method
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- In a blender, combine the orange, lemon and lime juices, basil and onion and blend.
- With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil until emulsified. Season to taste with salt and pepper and reserve.
- May be prepared up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated in a squeeze bottle. Bring to room temperature before serving.
- This recipe yields 4 cups of vinaigrette.
- Recipe Source: GRILLIN' & CHILLIN' with Bobby Flay and Jack McDavid From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # GR-3612 )
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